Spencer Evans, the Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Las Vegas field office, has been compelled to resign amid a comprehensive restructuring of the FBI under the Trump administration. Evans expressed that he was not provided with a reason for his dismissal and that it “has come as a shock.”
This move is part of a broader initiative by the administration to implement extensive staff reductions within the U.S. Justice Department, particularly targeting career FBI officials involved in the investigation of the January 6 Capitol attack. The FBI Agents Association has voiced concerns that these actions could compromise national security and the bureau’s effectiveness.
At least five senior FBI officials in major cities, including Miami, Philadelphia, Washington, New Orleans, and Las Vegas, have been instructed to resign or face termination. Democratic Senator Mark Warner has described these developments as “deeply alarming,” emphasizing the potential risks to the nation’s security infrastructure. The resignation of Spencer Evans, the Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Las Vegas field office, is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to overhaul the FBI and the Justice Department. Evans stated that he was not given a reason for his removal and described the decision as unexpected.
This move comes amid a wave of forced resignations and terminations affecting senior FBI officials across the country. Reports indicate that at least five high-ranking agents from key field offices, including those in Miami, Philadelphia, Washington, and New Orleans, have also been dismissed or pressured to step down. The restructuring effort appears to be targeting officials who were involved in past investigations, particularly those related to the January 6 Capitol attack.
The FBI Agents Association has expressed concerns that these changes could undermine national security and hinder the bureau’s ability to operate effectively. Democratic lawmakers, including Senator Mark Warner, have called the removals “deeply alarming” and warned that they could weaken critical law enforcement efforts.
