Summary
At least 10 FBI employees linked to the investigation of President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago residence have been fired. Former special counsel Jack Smith initially led the inquiry, which ended when Trump became President again in 2025. Reports mention subpoenas were issued for phone records related to the investigation.
Key Facts
- 10 FBI employees involved in the Mar-a-Lago case were reportedly fired.
- The investigation looked into Trump's handling of classified documents after his first term.
- Jack Smith, a former special counsel, led the inquiry before it was dropped.
- The case was ended due to a DOJ policy against prosecuting sitting presidents.
- Subpoenas for phone records of Kash Patel and Susie Wiles were issued during the investigation.
- News agencies like Reuters and CBS reported the firings, but Newsweek couldn't confirm them.
- An FBI association stated that the firings could destabilize the agency.
- FBI Director Kash Patel criticized the subpoenas and the way the investigation was handled.
