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.

  • @[email protected]
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    511 hours ago

    Would not be surprised if government officials start falling out of windows or their cars mysteriously blowing up.

  • @foggy
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    3417 hours ago

    You are also sworn to not uphold unlawful orders, no?

    • @Sterile_Technique
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      1714 hours ago

      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.

      • @foggy
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        59 hours ago

        The Nuremberg trials weren’t kind to those just following orders.

  • @yesman
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    -116 hours ago

    With all the honest people who are left with nothing: