The Federal Bureau of Investigation has dismissed at least six agents connected to the 2022 classified documents investigation involving former and current US President Donald Trump, according to multiple US media reports.

The probe centered on allegations that Trump retained sensitive government records at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida after leaving office following his first term.

The investigation drew national attention when the FBI executed a search warrant at the property in 2022 as part of a broader classified materials inquiry.

Mar-a-Lago Classified Documents Case

Prosecutors had alleged that classified files—including Pentagon and CIA documents, as well as sensitive nuclear and defense materials—were stored improperly at the Mar-a-Lago estate.

Trump consistently denied wrongdoing, describing the investigation as politically motivated.

The case took a dramatic turn in July 2024 when US District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the charges. The judge ruled that former Special Counsel Jack Smith had been unlawfully appointed.

Although the Justice Department initially appealed the decision, the case was later dropped after Trump secured victory in the November 2024 presidential election.

FBI Director Orders Firings

Reports indicate that FBI Director Kash Patel authorized the termination of the agents involved in the investigation. The FBI declined to comment publicly on the dismissals.

The FBI Agents Association confirmed that firings had occurred and condemned the move, arguing that it undermines due process and weakens institutional stability within the bureau.

“These actions weaken the Bureau by stripping away critical expertise and destabilising the workforce,” the association said in a statement.

Political and Legal Fallout

The firings come amid ongoing political tensions tied to investigations surrounding Trump, including a separate probe related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election results—also dropped under Justice Department policy against prosecuting a sitting president.

The latest development raises fresh concerns about law enforcement independence, accountability, and the long-term implications for federal investigative agencies in high-profile political cases.