Sat Sep 27 13:10:00 UTC 2025: **FBI Fires Agents Involved in 2020 Kneeling Incident Amid Internal Review**

**Washington, D.C.** – The Federal Bureau of Investigation has reportedly terminated around 20 agents, including a group involved in a controversial 2020 incident where they were photographed kneeling with protesters following the death of George Floyd. Sources familiar with the matter confirmed the dismissals, which follow a review by the FBI’s inspection division and the general counsel’s office.

The 2020 incident occurred during the height of nationwide protests against police brutality and racial injustice. Facing a group of demonstrators in Washington, D.C., the agents reportedly knelt in an attempt to de-escalate tensions, an action inspired by National Guard soldiers’ handling of similar situations. While the tactic proved effective in dispersing the crowd, the subsequent circulation of photos sparked outrage, particularly within conservative media circles and among some retired FBI agents.

Initial reviews under then-FBI Director Christopher Wray found no violation of policy given the context. However, earlier this year, the FBI reportedly reassessed the incident, leading to reassignments for the involved agents, seen as demotions within the agency. No official explanation was provided for the shift.

The FBI Agents Association has strongly condemned the firings, criticizing Director Kash Patel’s leadership and alleging that the dismissals “violate the due process rights” of the agents. In a statement, the association argued that such actions “weaken the Bureau because they eliminate valuable expertise and damage trust between leadership and the workforce, and make it harder to recruit and retain skilled agents—ultimately putting our nation at greater risk.”

The firings are reportedly part of a broader effort by new FBI leaders to address concerns, especially after calls from former President Trump, about perceived political bias within the agency. The Justice Department is currently reviewing the conduct of over 1,500 agents associated with cases that have drawn criticism.

The FBI has declined to comment on the specific firings.

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