Summary
The FBI disbanded a group and dismissed several agents linked to monitoring communications of Republican senators. This action followed reports indicating their involvement in investigating President Trump's alleged efforts to change the 2020 election results. The FBI has not commented, and the exact details about the agent dismissals are unclear.
Key Facts
- The FBI dismantled a group that was investigating public corruption.
- Several agents were fired as part of this closure.
- The agents reportedly monitored communications of nine Republican senators.
- The investigation was connected to inquiries into President Trump's actions regarding the 2020 election.
- The group involved was named CR-15, and another team, "Arctic Fox," conducted analysis of senators' communications.
- Sen. Chuck Grassley claimed federal law enforcement actions were "worse than Watergate."
- The investigation started in April 2022 and was later led by former special counsel Jack Smith.
- The FBI and the White House have not commented on these developments.
