J. Edgar Hoover Building

FBI HQ Closure & Reagan Building Move: Concerns Over Costs, Security, and Trump’s Involvement

The FBI is permanently closing the J. Edgar Hoover Building, its headquarters since 1975, due to safety and modernization concerns. Director Kash Patel announced the move on Friday, citing a scrapped plan for a new headquarters costing billions. The FBI will relocate to the nearby Reagan Building once necessary safety and infrastructure upgrades are completed. While most headquarters staff will relocate, some will be reassigned to the field.

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FBI to Relocate 1,500 Agents, Abandoning DC Headquarters

Due to safety concerns and the building’s condition, the FBI will relocate 1,500 employees from its J. Edgar Hoover Building headquarters in Washington, D.C., to various locations nationwide. This move aims to provide a safer and more suitable work environment for FBI personnel and better distribute agents across the country. The relocation will supplement agent numbers in every state, enhancing the bureau’s nationwide reach and capabilities. A timeline for the move and the specific locations remain undisclosed.

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