Mueller Removed Top F.B.I. Agent Over Possible Anti-Trump Texts.

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'The special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, removed a top F.B.I. agent from his investigation into Russian election meddling after the Justice Department’s inspector general began examining whether the agent had sent text messages that expressed anti-Trump political views, according to three people briefed on the matter.

The agent, Peter Strzok, is considered one of the most experienced and trusted F.B.I. counterintelligence investigators. He helped lead the investigation into whether Hillary Clinton mishandled classified information on her private email account, and then played a major role in the investigation into links between President Trump’s campaign and Russia.

But Mr. Strzok was reassigned this summer from Mr. Mueller’s investigation to the F.B.I.’s human resources department, where he has been stationed since. The people briefed on the case said the transfer followed the discovery of text messages in which Mr. Strzok and a colleague reacted to news events, like presidential debates, in ways that could appear critical of Mr. Trump.'>>>

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/02/us/politics/mueller-removed-top-fbi-agent-over-possible-anti-trump-texts.html?

Note: 'Mr. Strzok was reassigned this summer.'

[Lulu KC]

1. Good for Bob

Not leaving investigation vulnerable.

[NastyRiffraff]

2. Good move.

Mueller can't have any hint of even perceived bias on his team.

[Gothmog]

3. I am pleased with the professionalism of the Mueller team

There has been no leaks and this removal was a great move