Trump Allegedly Directed FBI to Probe LA Protesters, Whistleblower Claims

Whistleblower claims Trump ordered FBI to investigate anti-ICE demonstrators in LA. Sen. Padilla condemns the move as a threat to First Amendment rights.

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October 7, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Los Angeles, United States — A whistleblower has alleged that former President Donald Trump directed the FBI to investigate anti-ICE demonstrators in Los Angeles after watching a video of activists using megaphones to warn the public about immigration enforcement actions, according to a recent report.

The allegations come from a former FBI supervisor who claimed that the directives issued in early 2023 violated bureau guidelines and the constitutional right to free speech and peaceful assembly. The whistleblower complaint was shared with Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel by Democratic Senator Alex Padilla of California, who criticized the move as a direct attack on fundamental American values.

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Padilla stated that “FBI analysts found no evidence these protesters committed a crime or posed a threat.” The White House, Justice Department, and FBI have denied the allegations, asserting that the First Amendment does not protect violent behavior or obstruction of law enforcement. Meanwhile, the whistleblower, Jill Fields, reported that she was told an investigation would be launched because the president wants this, and that agents were diverted from drug cartel cases to create a public image favorable to Trump, according to NBC News.

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