Below is a compiled list based on available public records, news reports, and official announcements. This includes notable high-level officials, agents, and employees where terminations, resignations, or arrests were documented. The list is not exhaustive (e.g., low-level or undisclosed cases may exist), but focuses on verified instances from 2015 to October 17, 2025. Entries are sorted chronologically by the date of the action (firing, resignation, arrest, etc.). Reasons are stated as reported; many 2025 cases stem from the Trump administration's purge of personnel involved in Jan. 6, Trump investigations, or perceived bias. For arrests, charges and outcomes are noted where available.
Name Position Date of Action Action Type Reason Carl M. Force DEA Special Agent (assigned to FBI-led Silk Road Task Force) March 27, 2015 (arrested; charged March 25, 2015) Arrested/Charged Wire fraud, theft of government property, money laundering, and conflict of interest; stole Bitcoin during Silk Road investigation for personal gain, sold info to targets, and worked for a digital currency exchange while employed. Convicted and sentenced to 78 months in prison. Shaun W. Bridges USSS Special Agent (assigned to FBI-led Silk Road Task Force) March 25, 2015 (charged; self-surrendered same day) Arrested/Charged Wire fraud and money laundering; diverted over $800,000 in Bitcoin from Silk Road investigation to personal accounts. Convicted and sentenced to 71 months in prison. Matthew Lowry FBI Special Agent (Washington Field Office, Cross-Border Task Force) March 20, 2015 (charged) Arrested/Charged Obstruction of justice (20 counts), falsification of records (18 counts), conversion of property (13 counts), and possession of heroin (13 counts); tampered with seized heroin evidence by ingesting it, adding cutting agents, and forging records during 2013–2014 investigations. Convicted and sentenced. Mark Giuliano Deputy Director November 2013 January 2016 James Comey FBI Director May 9, 2017 Fired Dismissed by President Trump; officially for mishandling the Clinton email investigation, but tied to Russia probe into Trump's 2016 campaign. Later indicted September 26, 2025, for crimes related to his role in investigations (e.g., leaks, mishandling classified info), as part of Trump's "retribution" campaign. Bill Priestap Head of Counterintelligence (Strzok's boss) Jan 2016 2018 Fired - POWER REMOVED/ COOPERATING WITNESS Josh Campbell Special Assistant to Comey Fired Mike Kortan Assistant Director for Public Affairs Fired Sally Moyer Supervisory Special Agent ? Michael Steinbach NSE (sp?) EAD Feb 2016 Feb 2017 John Glacalone NSE (SP) EAD July 2015 Feb 2016 Randy Coleman Head of Counterintelligence (Strzok's boss) ? removed Tashina Gauhar FBI Attorney 1 (mid year) ? David Laufman Chief of the Justice Department’s Counterintelligence and Export Control Section [NAT SEC - HRC email invest] Fired/Forced John Carlin Assistant Attorney General – Head of DOJ’s National Security Division Fired/Forced Sally Yates Deputy Attorney General & Acting Attorney General FIRED Mary McCord Acting Assistant Attorney General – Acting Head of DOJ’s National Security Division FIRED/FORCED Bruce Ohr Associate Deputy Attorney General Demoted 2x - cooperating witness [power removed] - TERMINATION IMMINENT Rachel Brand Associate Attorney General – No. 3 official behind Deputy AG Rosenstein - FIRED/FORCED Trisha Anderson NSCLB Deputy General Counsel Fired Andrew McCabe FBI Deputy Director (Acting Director briefly) Feb 2016 March 16, 2018 Fired Dismissed by AG Jeff Sessions for lack of candor in internal OIG investigation regarding unauthorized media leaks about Clinton probe; deprived of pension initially (restored October 14, 2021, via settlement). Lisa Page FBI Attorney Feb 2016 May 4, 2018 Resigned Resigned amid scandal over anti-Trump text messages with Peter Strzok, which raised bias concerns in Russia and Clinton investigations. James Baker FBI General Counsel May 4, 2018 Resigned Resigned following scrutiny over role in FISA warrants for Trump associate Carter Page and handling of Steele dossier; later investigated for leaks. Peter Strzok FBI Special Agent (Counterintelligence) August 13, 2018 Fired Terminated for anti-Trump bias evident in text messages with Lisa Page; involved in Clinton email and Russia probes; appealed and sued for wrongful termination. Jim RYBICKi - Chief of Staff (JC) - FIRED 2018 Fired Kevin Clinesmith FBI Attorney September 2020 (resigned; pleaded guilty August 2020) Resigned/Charged Resigned after pleading guilty to altering an email used in FISA warrant application for Carter Page; sentenced to probation for making false statements. Babak Broumand FBI Special Agent October 4, 2022 (convicted; arrested earlier ~2019) Arrested/Convicted Convicted of conspiracy, bribery (two counts); accepted bribes from a corrupt Beverly Hills lawyer in exchange for FBI database queries and protection; sentenced to six years. Charles McGonigal FBI Special Agent in Charge (NY Counterintelligence) January 2023 (arrested) Arrested/Charged Charged with concealing $225,000 from Albanian intelligence and working for Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska (violating sanctions); pleaded guilty, sentenced to over four years in prison. Christopher Wray FBI Director December 11, 2024 (announced resignation, effective January 20, 2025) Resigned Resigned ahead of Trump's second term inauguration, after Trump vowed to fire him; cited desire to avoid politicization of the FBI. Paul Abbate FBI Deputy Director (Acting Director briefly) January 20, 2025 Retired Retired on Inauguration Day amid Trump transition; no explicit reason, but part of leadership turnover as new acting leaders were appointed. Six Senior Leaders (Unnamed in reports; at EAD/SAC level) Executive Assistant Directors and Special Agents in Charge (cyber, national security, criminal investigations) January 30, 2025 (ordered to resign/retire or be fired by February 3, 2025) Removed/Fired/Resigned Part of Trump administration purge of Wray-promoted officials; no direct involvement in Trump prosecutions claimed, but tied to broader "weaponization" reforms; some resigned, others fired. Walter Giardina FBI Special Agent (Washington Field Office) May 2025 Fired Involved in Trump-related investigations and cases against officials from both parties; part of retribution purge. Spencer Evans Leader, Human Resources Division / Las Vegas Field Office August 6, 2025 Fired Targeted for role in COVID-19 vaccine exemption reviews and overzealous implementation (disputed); also linked to Trump investigations. Brian Driscoll Acting Director / Overseer, Critical Incident Response Group August 2025 Fired Resisted demands to fire agents linked to Jan. 6 and Trump cases; part of purge for investigating Trump. Steve Jensen (also listed as Steven Jensen) Head, Washington Field Office August 2025 (announced August 7, 2025) Fired Led coordination of Jan. 6 riot investigations; pressured over firing agents involved in Trump cases. Chris Meyer FBI Pilot August 2025 (after early August) Fired Falsely accused on social media of being case agent in Trump classified documents probe; termination followed resistance from superiors. Five Agents (including the three suing: Driscoll, Jensen, Evans; two unnamed) Various senior roles August 2025 Fired Part of broader purge targeting Jan. 6 and Trump investigators; sued Patel September 10, 2025, claiming illegal retribution. Unnamed Agents (Dozens to Hundreds) Various (including Jan. 6 investigators) February–September 2025 (e.g., hundreds "separated" by September 30, 2025) Fired/Resigned/Removed Purge for involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol riot, Trump classified documents, and 2020 election probes; no due process in many cases; some retired to avoid firing. Unnamed Agents (CR-15 Corruption Squad) Public Corruption Unit (Washington Field Office) October 7, 2025 (announced) Fired/Dismantled Squad dismantled for "baseless monitoring" of GOP senators' communications during Jan. 6 probe; agents terminated to restore integrity.