I agree and disagree. I believe that there are some “enclaves” within the FBI that are probably doing a good job, but that the leadership and checks and balances within the FBI are in huge need of being either disbanded or dramatically reorganized.
First, base on recent personal experience, I believe that those running the FBI firearm instant check program are doing a good job and should have their jobs retained and functions retained.
I also suspect that those doing security clearance checks on defense contractors and others are probably doing a good job. The 10 most wanted list seems to be in post offices. So there are probably some that are doing a fine job.
As to the rest of the FBI. Well I would like to see the FBI management team moved to Fairbanks Alaska as its new headquarters. I like the idea of a bunch of Virginia/DC swamp dwellers being told move near the Arctic Circle or loose your job. I sense that most would find work elsewhere, which would be just fine in my book.
It is well past time for serious (and structural) changes at the FBI.