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Trump ‘ordered probe into peaceful LA immigration protest’ – whistleblower - The Independent

by Bruce Golding
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 04:55 ET
in Employment News, Press Release

  • Former FBI supervisor Jill Fields has filed a whistleblower complaint alleging President Donald Trump ordered an investigation into peaceful Los Angeles immigration protesters.
  • Democratic Senator Alex Padilla stated that FBI analysts found no evidence the demonstrators committed any crimes or posed any threat.
  • The complaint claims former acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove instructed agents to open the probe to create optics for the president.
  • The White House, Justice Department and FBI denied the allegations, maintaining they have a duty to investigate potential violations of federal law.
  • Fields alleges she faced professional retaliation before resigning, reflecting wider turmoil and departures within the Justice Department and FBI.


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