Overview

• Several FBI agents photographed kneeling during 2020 George Floyd protests have been reassigned to less desirable roles, viewed internally as demotions.
• The kneeling, originally intended as a de-escalation tactic, was cleared of policy violations by FBI leadership at the time but sparked internal backlash.
• The reassignments are part of a larger campaign under President Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel to remove so-called 'woke' or politicized elements from the agency.
• The Justice Department is conducting an ongoing review of over 1,500 agents tied to politically sensitive cases, including investigations involving Trump and his allies.
• Critics argue the reassignments bypass standard disciplinary procedures, raising concerns about fairness and the politicization of federal law enforcement.