Trending Now - Former FBI Agents Sue for Wrongful Termination Over Trump Probe

WHO:

Two former FBI agents, identified as John Doe 1 and John Doe 2

FBI Director Kash Patel

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi

Senator Dick Durbin, D-Ill.

Senator Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa

FBI Agents' Association (FBIAA)

WHAT:

The two former FBI agents filed a federal lawsuit for wrongful termination

The lawsuit claims their firings were "solely" due to their involvement in the investigation known as "Arctic Frost"

The agents seek reinstatement and a court declaration that their terminations were unlawful

The lawsuit argues that the terminations violated FBI policy and the agents' rights under the First and Fifth Amendments

The agents were fired within a five-day period in late October and early November 2025

The lawsuit states that both agents had "exemplary" performance reviews and spotless disciplinary records

WHERE:

The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Washington, D.C.

The terminations occurred at the FBI's Washington field office

WHEN:

The lawsuit was filed on March 19th, 2026

The agents were fired in late October and early November 2025

FBI Director Kash Patel spoke during a news conference on December 4th, 2025

WHY:

The lawsuit claims the terminations were based on a perceived lack of political support for President Trump

The agents argue that political support for President Trump is not a legal requirement for their roles within the FBI

HOW:

The agents were summoned to the FBI's Washington field office and given termination notices without prior investigation or hearing

The lawsuit alleges that the terminations were politically motivated and retaliatory in nature

(UPDATED March 20, 2026 15:15 UTC)

Two former FBI agents have filed a federal lawsuit in Washington, D.C., claiming wrongful termination after being fired in late October and early November 2025, allegedly due to their involvement in the investigation known as "Arctic Frost." The lawsuit argues that their dismissals were politically motivated, asserting that they were terminated without prior investigation or hearing, despite having exemplary performance reviews and spotless disciplinary records. They are seeking reinstatement and a court declaration that their firings violated FBI policy and their rights under the First and Fifth Amendments, emphasizing that political support for President Trump is not a legal requirement for their roles.