Summary
James Dennehy, head of the FBI’s New York field office, has been forced to retire after resisting Justice Department scrutiny of agents involved in politically sensitive cases.
Dennehy, a retired Marine, opposed a DOJ order to identify agents linked to Jan. 6 investigations, viewing it as a prelude to mass firings.
His departure follows leadership changes, including new FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino.
Dennehy vowed to continue defending the FBI from outside, emphasizing its independence.
You are also sworn to not uphold unlawful orders, no?
And to defend the constitution from all threats foreign and domestic. The legality of the order takes the back burner to the fact that the source of those orders has made itself a legitimate tactical target to the entire US military and federal workforce.
Too bad none of those people seem to take their oath seriously.
The Nuremberg trials weren’t kind to those just following orders.