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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joe Sommerlad

FBI official who led investigations into Trump’s enemies resigns from position

  • Marshall Yates, who headed the FBI’s congressional affairs office and played a key role in President Donald Trump’s investigation of his political enemies, is leaving his position.
  • Yates, who started last March, was the main contact for the Senate Judiciary Committee and served on the Department of Justice-led Weaponization Working Group.
  • The Weaponization Working Group, established by an administration, re-examined agency conduct during the Joe Biden era for potential political bias, including the prosecution of Capitol riot supporters.
  • His departure follows that of former deputy director Dan Bongino from Kash Patel’s agency, with Yates stating he wishes to spend more time with his family.
  • Reports previously indicated that Yates, along with Bongino and Nicole Rucker, received high-level security clearances at the FBI despite failing polygraph examinations.

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