Mon Feb 03 13:20:00 UTC 2025: ## FBI New York Chief Defies Trump Administration After Purge Threat
**New York, NY** – The head of the FBI’s New York field office, James E. Dennehy, has issued a defiant message to his staff following the Trump administration’s targeting of officials involved in the January 6th Capitol attack investigation. In an email obtained by The New York Times, Dennehy described the situation as “a battle of our own,” referencing the forced departures of numerous high-ranking FBI officials since President Trump’s inauguration.
Dennehy, a highly respected veteran agent, praised the bureau’s interim leadership for defending its independence. His email follows a Justice Department order demanding the names of all FBI personnel who participated in the January 6th investigation. This action, potentially affecting up to 6,000 employees, has fueled fears of a widespread purge of career officials.
The email highlights the “fear and angst” within the FBI ranks caused by these actions, further exacerbated by a questionnaire sent to employees demanding details of their involvement in the investigation. This questionnaire, requiring agents to detail even basic job functions, has been met with alarm within the bureau. Dennehy urged his staff to “dig in” and continue their work despite the political pressure. He declined to comment publicly on the matter through a representative. The deadline for the completion of the questionnaire is Monday at 3 p.m.
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