Whistleblower Says FBI Has Created ‘Orwellian Atmosphere’ to Silence Dissent

Whistleblower Says FBI Has Created ‘Orwellian Atmosphere’ to Silence Dissent
From left to right: Suspended FBI special agent Garret O’Boyle, former FBI agent Steve Friend, and suspended FBI agent Marcus Allen during a hearing in Washington on May 18, 2023. Alex Wong/Getty Images
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An FBI whistleblower alleged that the bureau has created an “Orwellian atmosphere” that has silenced dissent and retaliated against individuals who have come forward with claims about the law enforcement agency.

FBI Special Agent Garret O'Boyle said during a House Judiciary Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government hearing that the bureau engaged in a “smear campaign” against him, noting in a subsequent interview with Fox News that there are many agents who support his allegations but are “too afraid” to speak out.
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