FBI Fires Analysts Over Disputed ‘Catholic Extremism’ Memo
Several FBI analysts involved in a controversial 2023 memo warning of potential threats from Catholic “violent extremists” have been fired. The memo, which emerged from a domestic terrorism investigation, faced significant political backlash and claims of targeting conservatives. While an internal FBI review found a failure to adhere to analytic tradecraft standards, subsequent Justice Department investigations did not uncover evidence of malicious intent or improper purpose by the analysts involved. These firings are part of a broader wave of terminations under the current leadership.
John Q. Hosedrinker