Emil Bove's Role in Capitol Riot Investigation

Emil Bove, a former prosecutor in Manhattan, led efforts to investigate and arrest rioters from the New York region after the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. He is now the acting No. 2 official in Trump's Justice Department and has been criticized for denouncing the Capitol riot investigation and purging prosecutors and potentially FBI agents involved in the cases.

DOJ Directive to FBI Regarding Terminations and Internal Review

Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove directed the FBI acting director to terminate eight FBI employees and identify all personnel assigned to Jan. 6 and Hamas cases for an internal review. This action is part of an effort to restore integrity, accountability, and responsiveness to President Trump's agenda.