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FBI Director Kash Patel has just FIRED all 2020 George Floyd riot agents who were pictured kneeling here! Yes, the Firings Have Occurred On September 26, 2025, the FBI under Director Kash Patel fired approximately 20 agents who were photographed kneeling in solidarity with protesters during a racial justice demonstration in Washington, D.C., on June 4, 2020—following the police killing of George Floyd. The image you shared matches the widely circulated photo from that event, showing FBI agents in tactical gear kneeling on Pennsylvania Avenue amid the protests. These agents, many based in the D.C. field office, had previously been reassigned in spring 2025 but were ultimately terminated as part of Patel’s ongoing overhaul of the bureau. Context of the 2020 Incident • What Happened: During the height of nationwide protests against police brutality, a group of FBI agents encountered demonstrators on Pennsylvania Avenue. Inspired by similar de-escalation tactics used by National Guard troops, the agents knelt briefly to diffuse tensions, which successfully allowed the protesters to move on without incident. The gesture was captured in photos that went viral, drawing praise from some for promoting calm but sharp criticism from conservatives, including then-President Trump, who called it “disgraceful” and emblematic of a “woke” FBI. • Internal Fallout at the Time: An initial FBI internal review in 2020 found no policy violations, viewing the kneeling as a legitimate crowd-control measure. However, it fueled long-standing debates within the agency about impartiality and optics during civil unrest. Details of the Firings • Number and Profile: Sources estimate 15–20 agents were dismissed, including military veterans entitled to extra protections under federal law. They were notified late on September 26, 2025, in what has been dubbed a “Friday night massacre” by critics. • Patel’s Rationale: Patel, a Trump loyalist confirmed as FBI Director in early 2025, has framed these actions as essential to rooting out “political bias” and “DEI hires” that he claims undermine law enforcement. In congressional testimony on September 16, 2025, he denied White House influence on personnel decisions, insisting the agents “failed to meet FBI standards.” Supporters on X, including conservative influencers, hailed it as “cleaning house” and restoring accountability. • Broader Purge: This is part of over 100 firings, resignations, and demotions since Patel took office, targeting agents involved in Trump-related investigations (e.g., January 6, classified documents) and those perceived as “anti-Trump.” Examples include former Acting Director Brian Driscoll Jr. and supervisors tied to the Mueller probe. Backlash and Legal Challenges • FBI Agents Association: The union condemned the firings as “unlawful” and a violation of due process, noting they erode expertise, morale, and recruitment. It demanded congressional probes, arguing the moves heighten national security risks. • Ongoing Lawsuits: Three fired executives (Driscoll, Steven Jensen, Spencer Evans) filed a 68-page suit earlier in September 2025 against Patel, the FBI, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and the Trump administration. It alleges political retribution, claiming Patel admitted the terminations were “likely illegal” but proceeded under White House pressure to purge Trump investigators. Critics on X and in left-leaning media called it “authoritarian theater” and a “campaign of retribution.” • Media Coverage: The story broke via AP on September 26, 2025, and spread rapidly across outlets like CNN, ABC, Reuters, and The Guardian, with conservative sites (e.g., Daily Mail) emphasizing “woke” accountability and progressive ones highlighting civil rights erosion. X amplified partisan divides, with #FBIPurge trending among MAGA users. This action aligns with Patel’s mandate to “depoliticize” the FBI, but it has intensified scrutiny over potential abuses of power. No further details on appeals or reinstatements have emerged as of September 27, 2025, though legal battles are expected to drag on.