Majority of Americans Distrust FBI Due to ‘Appearance of Partiality and Bias’: Former Agent

The majority of Americans distrust the FBI due to the agency’s “appearance of partiality and bias” and the “demonstrably different manner” under which some investigations are conducted, according to a former employee. James Gagliano, a retired FBI supervisory special agent who serves on the board of directors at the Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund, made the comments in an opinion piece published on Fox News on Dec. 6. Mr. Gagliano said Americans’ loss of trust and confidence in the FBI directly impacts national security. “A staggering 63 percent view the bureau negatively—and the reasons are hidden in plain sight. Over the past few years, valid criticisms have been leveled at the partisan decision-making within upper echelons of FBI leadership,” Mr. Gagliano wrote....