James Dennehy, the head of the FBI’s New York field office, has been forced to retire after clashing with the Trump administration.
Dennehy had urged colleagues to 'dig in' after the administration requested the names of agents involved in investigating the January 6 Capitol riot. His departure is seen as part of a broader shakeup within the FBI under the new administration. Supporters of Trump have celebrated his removal, while critics view it as political interference in law enforcement.
Dennehy, a Marine Corps veteran, had been with the FBI since the aftermath of 9/11.
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