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“This is totally unprecedented,” McCabe stated, reacting to the sweeping changes under Trump’s leadership.
McCabe, who has been in contact with numerous FBI officials in recent days, described a climate of fear gripping those within the bureau.
“I’ve talked to more FBI people in the last 4 days than I did in the prior 4 years,” he said, emphasizing the level of panic among agents who are uncertain about their futures.
“It is a place in utter disarray right now. People are worried about how am I going to pay the bills? How am I gonna support my family?” McCabe added, highlighting the growing anxiety among those targeted in Trump’s anti-corruption push.
The consequences for those fired are severe, McCabe noted.
“If you get fired, you’re done. That’s the end of your reputation, your ability to get any job, you lose your pay, you lose your chance at a pension, you lose your health insurance,” he said, underscoring the stakes for those on Trump’s list.
Ironically, McCabe’s comments mirror the struggles faced by many January 6 defendants who were aggressively pursued by President Biden’s Department of Justice over the past four years. While Trump’s efforts are being condemned by establishment figures, those who suffered under the previous administration’s heavy-handed prosecutions might see this as long-overdue justice.
“This is a moment of terror for these people,” McCabe admitted, referring to the widespread uncertainty among FBI officials.
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McCabe is no stranger to controversial investigations. In 2017, shortly after Trump fired FBI Director James Comey, McCabe launched a counterintelligence probe into the sitting president, alleging he may have been “acting as an agent of Russia.” He also spearheaded a criminal investigation into Trump for supposed obstruction of justice related to Comey’s dismissal.
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However, McCabe’s own actions ultimately led to his downfall. In 2018, he was fired from the FBI for lying to federal investigators.
“McCabe had made an unauthorized disclosure to the news media and lacked candor − including under oath − on multiple occasions,” former Attorney General Jeff Sessions stated at the time.
Despite his misconduct, McCabe managed to reclaim his pension after suing the Department of Justice in 2019. The lawsuit resulted in the U.S. government rescinding his termination and formally recognizing him as having “retired in good standing.”
Trump’s ongoing efforts to restore integrity to the FBI have ignited a fierce battle within the agency, with deep-seated divisions becoming more apparent than ever. As the administration moves forward with its latest round of firings, the question remains: will this purge finally dismantle the entrenched political bias within the FBI, or will it fuel further opposition from within the federal law enforcement apparatus?
