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FBI whistleblower alleges Trump ordered investigations of L.A.-area immigration protesters
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· October 6, 2026
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Key points These protesters were from the Los Angeles area. A former FBI intelligence analyst has made allegations against President Trump.
A former FBI intelligence analyst has made allegations against President Trump. The analyst claims that Trump ordered the FBI to investigate immigration enforcement protesters. These protesters were from the Los Angeles area.
The investigations are alleged to be unconstitutional. The analyst, a former FBI intelligence analyst, has come forward with these claims.
Further details about the allegations are available from the source, including the specifics of the investigations and the analyst's role in the FBI.
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Category: News Published: October 6, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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