FBI Director Kash Patel has announced significant personnel changes within the agency, targeting individuals implicated in unethical practices tied to surveillance operations. Following revelations that Biden-era FBI officials and Jack Smith’s team monitored private communications of Republican senators, Patel confirmed the dismissal of those involved. The actions include dismantling the so-called CR-15 squad, which was accused of weaponizing law enforcement against American citizens.

Patel stated on Fox News that agents responsible for subpoenaing phone records of Congress members had been fired, though he did not specify numbers. “You’re darn right I fired those agents; you’re darn right I blew up CR-15,” Patel asserted, referring to the Washington Field Office’s public corruption unit.

The FBI took action against three special agents linked to former special counsel Jack Smith’s Trump investigations. Two were terminated, while one was reportedly called back to the office days after leaving for retirement. Details about the firings remain sparse, but sources indicate the dismissed agents were connected to “Arctic Frost,” an earlier FBI probe that preceded Smith’s inquiries into Trump.

The agency emphasized transparency, stating the moves reflect a commitment to accountability. However, no further specifics on the individuals or disciplinary measures were provided.