FBI Agents Risk Demotion for Taking a Knee at George Floyd Protests, Sources Say

Recent reports suggest that the FBI has reassigned multiple agents observed kneeling during George Floyd protests. The Washington Post identifies at least four individuals, previously holding senior roles in counterintelligence, counterterrorism, and cybercrime, now facing diminished positions. Their kneeling elicited mixed interpretations; some perceived it as a de-escalation tactic, while others saw it as a political stance against racial injustice. Former Rep. Matt Gaetz condemned this action, asserting it jeopardized the integrity of the FBI's mission.