Trump fires FBI officials, including the head of the FBI Washington Field Office, David Sundberg, according to NBC News reporter Ken Dilanian.
Sundberg is the highest-ranking FBI official to be dismissed in Trump’s second term. This follows Trump’s previous firing of FBI Director James Comey during his first term. Sundberg oversaw key investigations, including the January 6 investigation and the probe into the so-called DNC pipe bomber.
According to NBC’s Ken Dilanian, the purge extends beyond Sundberg and includes more than 20 heads of FBI Field Offices nationwide, marking a significant restructuring of the bureau’s leadership.
David Sundberg, the assistant director in charge of the FBI Washington Field Office, was notified Thursday that he was going to lose his job and is preparing to leave the bureau, according to two senior law enforcement sources. His removal is part of an unprecedented shakeup targeting top executives at FBI headquarters and leadership in field offices across the country.
Sundberg, who joined the FBI in 2002, was appointed to lead the Washington Field Office by then-FBI Director Christopher Wray in December 2022. This role is one of the most high-profile positions an agent can hold within the FBI.
Special agents from the Washington Field Office played a central role in former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigations of now-President Donald Trump. The office was also deeply involved in the extensive investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, which resulted in criminal charges against hundreds.
The latest firings underscore Trump’s efforts to reshape the leadership of federal law enforcement agencies, particularly those involved in investigations targeting his presidency. Analysts suggest that these dismissals signal a broader effort by the administration to overhaul the structure of the FBI, ensuring a shift in operational priorities and accountability within the bureau.
