Cultural Perspective

Cultural Perspective

Trump’s FBI Shake-Up Sparks Resistance From Within

Mass firings, political appointees, and loyalty tests are redefining the nation’s top law enforcement agency.

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Feb 27, 2025
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Cultural changes in leadership transitions, institutional norms, and political pressures are coming to the FBI as Director Kash Patel begins his tenure, promising to “Remake the FBI”

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  • Patel faces internal upheaval at FBI amid plans for major bureau overhaul and relocation of 1,500 staff from DC

  • Trump appointees' attempt to fire 100+ employe…

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Cultural theorist, geopolitical analyst, university lecturer, and full-time traveler. International relations, governments, and policies succeed or fail because of cultural. CP explains why. Pattern recognition based on evidence, not ideology.
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