Head of the FBI office in New York left the post because of speaking out against Trump

The head of the FBI's New York office, James Dennehy, was forced to leave his post a month later after urging colleagues to "show resilience" against the backdrop of the actions of the administration of US President Donald Trump. It is reported by NBC News, citing five sources familiar with the situation.

In an email to employees of the Bureau of Investigation in New York, Dennehy confirmed that he was forced to leave, NBC News reports.

"On Friday I was informed that today I have to submit my resignation, which I did," he wrote, specifying that the reason was not given to him.

Two sources claim that Dennehy was given a choice: either voluntary resignation or dismissal.

A month earlier, he sent a letter to colleagues after the Justice Department demanded to provide a list of all FBI employees investigating cases against Trump supporters who participated in the storming of the Capitol on January 6, 2021.

"Today we find ourselves in the middle of our own battle, when honest people are being escorted out of the FBI building. And others are persecuted only because they did their job in accordance with the law and the bureau's policy.… It's time to show resilience," the letter said.

He was referring to the dismissal of eight high-ranking employees involved in the investigation against Trump. According to NBC News sources, the resistance of Dennehy and his colleagues prevented mass layoffs of agents. However, his resignation may increase fears of possible repression.

On January 6, 2021, Trump supporters stormed the Capitol, protesting against the results of the presidential election, which Democrat Joe Biden won. On this day, the Congress was supposed to approve the results of the vote.

During the riots, five people were killed, including a police officer. After the events, the FBI opened more than 160 criminal cases against the participants of the assault.

The damage was estimated by the US Department of Justice at $ 1.5 million. The agency stated that it intends to recover $ 500 in courts from those found guilty of minor offenses, and $ 2,000 from defendants in more serious cases.

The defendants in the assault case were more than 440 people from different states, including Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania and North Dakota.