“Fidelity, Bravery and Integrity:” the motto of the FBI, founded in 1908.
Has that essence been compromised?
In its heyday, the FBI had taken down mafia kingpins, rooted out spies in our neighborhoods, and uncovered corporate corruption.
These missions defined its role as a guardian of justice in a constitutional democracy.
Today, many Americans fear that the FBI and other intelligence agencies are weighted against them.
According to Gallup polling, 59 percent of Americans currently have an unfavorable view of the FBI. Why has the American public lost confidence in the FBI? Can the FBI regain public trust?
Scot Faulkner, former chief administrative officer at the House of Representatives, and Gary C. Meltz, radio director at the Democratic National Committee during the 2016 presidential election, join me to discuss the FBI.