FBI Chicago leader to leave after Fourth of July weekend: reports
Report: FBI Chicago leader to leave after Fourth of July weekend
Reports say the special agent in charge of the FBI's Chicago field office will leave his position after the Fourth of July weekend.
CHICAGO - The special agent in charge of the FBI's Chicago field office will reportedly leave his position after the Fourth of July weekend.
What we know:
The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Douglas DePodesta's last day as the special agent in charge of the FBI's Chicago field office will be Monday.
DePodesta became the head of the Chicago office almost two years ago. He has worked for the FBI since 2002.
According to the FBI Chicago website, DePodesta has worked on investigations involving drugs, gangs and counterterrorism during his career.
What they're saying:
After reports of DePodesta's departure surfaced, the FBI Rapid Response account on X responded to a post about the news, writing:
"It is simple: Anyone who is not on board with THIS FBI under the leadership of President Trump—which has achieved the lowest murder rate ever—is free to leave."
What we don't know:
It is not clear why DePodesta is leaving his position. He is scheduled to speak at a news conference Thursday afternoon on an unrelated topic and could face questions from reporters about his reported departure.
It is not yet known who will take over the role should he leave.
The FBI's Chicago field office said it could not comment on personnel matters.
The Source: The information in this story came from the Chicago Sun-Times, FBI Chicago field office website, and the FBI Rapid Response X account.