The FBI has now reportedly reassigned agents who were photographed kneeling with Black Lives Matter protesters during the 2020 demonstrations following George Floyd’s death.
Insiders report that these agents have been moved to less desirable positions within the bureau. The reassignments come as part of a broader response to internal backlash and external criticism regarding perceived politicization in law enforcement.
The kneeling incident took place while the agents were deployed to protect federal buildings and assist with crowd control in Washington, D.C.
This response was initiated by then-Attorney General Bill Barr in June 2020 as local law enforcement struggled to manage the protests.
The woke agents believed their far-left gesture might somehow help prevent violence, but it sparked controversy within the FBI, leading to some colleagues ostracizing those involved.
While former liberal FBI leadership determined that no policies were violated, the incident became a focal point for critics, including former President Donald Trump, who pointed to it as evidence of a “woke” agenda within the agency.
Legal experts note that while the FBI can transfer employees as it sees fit, agents may have legal recourse if they believe the reassignments were retaliatory or discriminatory.
The decision to reassign these agents aligns with the sentiments of many Americans who were frustrated by law enforcement’s apparent political stances during widespread protests that caused significant property damage and loss of life.
FBI officials have declined to comment on the specifics of the reassignments, citing standard practices regarding personnel matters. As the agency navigates the fallout from these events, the implications for its workforce and public perception remain significant.
[READ MORE: Conservative Thought Leader David Horowitz Dead at 86]
