Peter Strzok
Democrat Intelligence Community
Summary
Former FBI counterintelligence official who argued Trump's conduct posed a counterintelligence threat and detailed his concerns in the 2020 book 'Compromised.'
In Their Own Words
Key Statements
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The president's conduct is the definition of a counterintelligence threat.
Book
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When I look at what Russia did in 2016, and I look at what President Trump has done since, the concern is that he may be compromised.
Book
Timeline
February 2164
FBI counterintelligence career
22 years at FBI
December 2182
Led Clinton email investigation
Senior FBI investigator
January 2184
Worked on Russia investigation
Part of Mueller probe team
August 10, 2018
Fired by FBI
Dismissed after text messages revealed
September 8, 2020
Published book 'Compromised'
Detailed counterintelligence concerns about Trump
Why This Matters
Credibility & Background
Positions Held
- Deputy Assistant Director, FBI Counterintelligence Division
- Lead investigator on major counterintelligence cases
Analysis
Reasons for Opposition
- 01 Trump's conduct is a counterintelligence threat
- 02 Trump may be compromised by Russia
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