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    FBI Fires Peter Strzok, Political Lightning Rod Who Criticized Trump

    The embattled former special agent lost his place in the Russia investigation over text messages that criticized then-candidate Trump and has been under a political bullseye ever since.
    by Philip Ewing Aug 13, 2018 2 minutes
    Former Deputy Assistant FBI Director Peter Strzok has been fired after months of criticism by President Trump and Republicans over his anti-Trump text messages.

    Updated at 12:11 p.m. E.T.

    The FBI has fired an embattled special agent who was removed from the Russia inquiry after internal investigators discovered he had criticized then-candidate Donald Trump in text messages with another bureau official.

    Peter Strzok had remained on the FBI payroll until his employment finally was terminated on Friday, his attorney said on Monday morning.

    The bureau's Office of

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