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administrations, refocusing it on counterterrorism and cybersecurity. Conversely, the appointment drew sharp criticism from Democrats and former law enforcement officials. Figures like Adam Schiff, Bennie Thompson, and Liz Cheney expressed alarm, fearing that Bongino’s presence would compromise the FBI’s reputation for neutrality. Critics warned of the potential ‘weaponization’ of the bureau for political retribution, particularly given Bongino’s history of public hostility toward the very agents he was tasked with leading. This friction was exacerbated by the fallout from the end of the Joe Biden administration, specifically the preemptive
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