FBI Director Kash Patel has ousted multiple senior FBI officials accused of weaponizing the bureau against President Donald Trump, removing leaders tied to high‑profile probes. (washingtonpost.com) Impacted field offices include New York, Atlanta, New Orleans, and Miami. (thedailybeast.com) Patel disbanded the Washington Field Office’s CR‑15 public‑corruption team and cited the “Arctic Frost” inquiry into alleged 2020 election interference. (en.wikipedia.org) Several ousted agents and supervisors have filed a federal lawsuit alleging the firings were politically motivated and retaliatory. (pbs.org) The moves follow broader dismissals tied to January‑6 and Mar‑a‑Lago matters, drawing criticism that the purges politicize the FBI even as Patel frames them as accountability. (cnbc.com)