FBI Demotes Counterterrorism Chiefs Over Trump Aide's Wife

Times of India · politics

The FBI has demoted two senior counterterrorism officials in Washington and reassigned them to bureau headquarters. This action stems from dissatisfaction over their handling of an investigation into allegedly threatening phone calls targeting Katie Miller, wife of senior White House aide Stephen Miller. Officials Michael Burgwald and Courtland Rae were moved from their positions. The FBI's Washington chief stated this was a personnel decision made at the field office level, denying director Patel ordered the move. The demotions remove experienced counterterrorism personnel from a key office.