Those investigations are now stolen as the agents are too busy with immigration enforcement. Last spring, The FBI was forced to recall dozens of agents who specialized in counterterrorism, counterintelligence, and cybersecurity from immigration duty. because of possible Iranian retaliation after the strike against their nuclear sites. Last week, FBI Director Patel attempted to distract from his Olympic trip by firing at least a dozen personnel who worked on counterintelligence measures. (04:32–04:43)
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Asserts that FBI agents were recalled from immigration duty to focus on counterterrorism, counterintelligence, and cybersecurity.
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