Controversial FBI Agent Who Sent Anti-Trump Texts Is Fired According to his lawyer, 22-year FBI veteran Peter Strzok was fired by order of FBI Deputy Director David L. Bowdich <br />on Friday. Strzok had helped to lead the FBI's high-profile investigations When a Justice Department investigation revealed Strzok has been the face of an unrelenting attack on the credibility of the FBI by both conservatives and President Trump. Trump tweeted about<br />Strzok again <br />on Saturday. It had previously been decided Strzok should receive a demotion and <br />60-day suspension. Aitan Goelman, attorney for Peter Strzok, via ABC News According to The Washington Post, the FBI declined to comment.
