FBI fires analysts who worked on memo about Catholic extremist ideology
The FBI has terminated at least five analysts linked to a controversial internal memo regarding 'Radical Traditionalist Catholic' ideology. This memo, which was withdrawn, faced criticism from allies of former President Trump, who claimed it demonstrated bias against conservative Christians. An internal review found no malicious intent but identified errors in judgment, leading to corrective actions within the bureau.
- ▪The Richmond Memo explored connections between ethnically motivated extremists and radical Catholic views.
- ▪An internal investigation concluded that the memo did not adhere to proper standards and contained errors.
- ▪The FBI has been under scrutiny for its actions regarding cases opposed by the Trump administration.
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Politics FBI fires analysts who worked on "Richmond memo" about Catholic extremist ideology, sources say By Sarah N. Lynch Sarah N. Lynch Senior Justice Department Reporter Sarah N. Lynch is the senior Justice Department reporter for CBS News, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Sarah N. Lynch June 5, 2026 / 5:56 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The FBI has fired at least five analysts who were involved in the creation of a withdrawn internal 2023 intelligence memo on "Radical Traditionalist Catholic" ideology that drew the ire of President Trump's allies, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.The analysts' firings were reported earlier by MS Now.
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