The FBI agent, who led the domestic terrorist operation on January 6, 2021, was promoted to a senior role in the department’s Washington Field Office, creating backlash among some conservatives.
New York Times (NYT) first It has been reported Friday, Stephen (Steve) J. Jensen was tapped as the new assistant director (ADIC) to lead the department’s Washington Field Office. Field Office Website Steven Jensen was listed as its ADIC at the time of publication.
Jensen was previously the head of the domestic terrorist operations division from April 2020 to October 2021. LinkedIn.
“Through the Domestic Terrorism Operations section, the Counter Terrorism Division will provide guidance and coordination between the FBI’s 56 field offices on the issue of domestic terrorism.” National Security SectorIt stated on January 6th, 2022 a joint statement on domestic terrorism.
According to the NYT, Jensen was in charge of creating a system that “surveillance” school board meetings for potential acts of “domestic terrorism.”
The FBI’s counterterrorism division created a “threat tag” in October 2021 to target parents protesting a school board meeting. letter From a Republican on the House Judiciary Committee. (Related: Trump forgives estimated 1,500 protesters on January 6th)
Jensen’s appointment was confirmed Sunday by fire journalist Steve Baker. Baker reported that an FBI source confirmed his appointment and copied what he said was an email regarding X’s position.
🚨breaking – Regarding rabies anti-J6er employment suspicions @fbi‘s @fbiwfo Assistant Director (ADIC), @theblaze You can check it now @nytimes Report by @alanfeuer It’s correct, and @gatewaypunditThe claim that it is “fake news” is wrong
– Steve Baker (@stevebakerusa) April 6, 2025
The text stated that Steve Jensen will act as the next adick.
“We learned today that Steve Jensen, acting director of operations for the national security sector, can help. [Washington Field Office’s] According to Baker, the March 28 email will begin on Monday with ADIC as follows.”
The reporter also included text from an email from “incoming ADIC” Jensen.
Message from Adic to WFO incoming
Bates, Philip E. (WF) (FBI)
To wf-all-employees, + 1March 28th
team,
Today, Acting Director of Operations for Steve Jensen, National Security, served as WFO’s next ADIC and learned that it will begin on Monday. I just got off…
– Steve Baker (@stevebakerusa) April 6, 2025
“I look forward to sharing what I was approached by the director and the assistant director to serve as WFO’s next adick,” Jensen wrote.
“This came quite unexpectedly as I was recently asked to serve as the acting director of the national security sector, but I am a firm believer in the servants’ leadership and service philosophy of self.” (Related: “Sorryly inappropriate”: Here’s why some government officials use the signal)
The FBI declined to comment on daily callers.
However, FBI Director Kash Patel retweeted a post from an official account that appears to confirm Jensen’s appointment.
“[Kash Patel] Town Hall columnist John Nantz tweeted, “We’re doing all the right things to include putting the right people in the right place.” With a solid man with full support from Director Patel [Deputy Director Dan Bongino]. ”
My segment this morning @newsmaxSunday report with @glasgow_jon. @fbidirectorkash We do all the right things to include putting the right people in the right place. and others, Stephen Jensen, who heads the Washington Field Office. A solid guy with full support… pic.twitter.com/6eohn4ovdf
– John Nantz (@thejohnnantz) April 6, 2025
Screenshots of FBI Director Kash Patel’s retweet. Daily caller
Retired FBI National Security Information Supervisor George Hill testified in 2023 Weaponization To the House Judiciary Committee.
“So perhaps the worst thing, one of the things that pushed me to the edge was Tillard by Steve Jensen, who was then the section chief of the domestic terrorism section,” Hill said. (Related: “Sorryly inappropriate”: Here’s why some government officials use the signal)
The Philadelphia FBI office was “retreating” against a related investigation of three individuals on January 6th, according to Hill.
He testified that Jensen called the January 6th individual “terrorist” during a 2021 conference call.
“But the Philadelphia office said Steve Jensen, you know, you know, you know, you know, you know, you know, you know, I don’t give you a blank space, they’re terrible terrorists and we’re going to close them all,” Hill said.
Hill told the committee he couldn’t remember Jensen’s “exact language” on the phone, but he tweeted on Saturday that he supported the testimony.
I don’t know the game is being played @fbi leadership. And they don’t understand that thousands of explosive minds reflexively defend people they don’t know and attack others they don’t know. I support Congress’ testimony. If you don’t like it, read the book. https://t.co/yqdvmbebde
– Senior Chief (@seniorchiefexw) April 5, 2025
Backlash quickly circulated online about bookings.
Associate Director Dan Bongino did not directly address the report; Posted In X, “Nothing is happening [at the FBI] “Not every outcome will please everyone,” he added.
“People is a policy,” replied Senior Fellow Leta Mitchell of the Conservative Partnership Institute. “We hope that people who were at the top of the food chain leading the charges against J6 prisoners will not be promoted.”
Personnel is a policy. We hope that people who were at the top of the food chain leading the charges against J6 prisoners will not be promoted. Please correct it @itsyourgov
– Cretamitchell (@cletamitchell) April 6, 2025
“[T]Omorrow Our Team [Oversight Project] I’ll send you a referral [Republican Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan and [the House Weaponization Committee] About his history as Steve Jensen and J6 Warlord,” Mike Howell tweeted Sunday.[I]’I like being wrong about this, but there’s enough evidence to send it. [H]Soon it immediately makes sense. ”
Tomorrow, our team @itsyourgov I’ll send you a referral @jim_jordan and @weaponization About his history as Steve Jensen and J6 Warlord.
I want to be wrong about this, but I have enough evidence to send it. Hopefully, it makes sense right away.
– Mike Howell (@mhowelltweets) April 7, 2025
Baker begged Trump supporters to speak out against Jensen’s reported nomination.
“He’s the perfect example of someone we expected to be fired,” Baker tweeted.
I warn all Trump supporters to express their opposition to Steve Jensen’s appointment @fbiwfo Addic… because “it’s not what we voted for.” He is the perfect example of who we thought was fired @fbidirectorkash and @fbiddbonginoThere is a special monument…
– Steve Baker (@stevebakerusa) April 6, 2025
Others pushed back negative reports surrounding Jensen, including reporter Julie Kelly on January 6th.
“…There is no doubt that Jensen led early in the J6 investigation,” tweeted Julie Kelly. “But his records are mixed as I report, and it’s very likely that he has the valuable information and access that new FBI leadership needs.” (Related: Americans apply for a FBI job at Kash Patel for historic rates)
A more important context for Steve Jensen – and sorry for bringing facts to online scrum based on inaccurately explained comments.
The “God’s Terrorist” statement came from George Hill, FBI Intel analyst in Boston. pic.twitter.com/2gn9wiu4it
– Julie Kelly 🇺🇸 (@julie_kelly2) April 7, 2025
Bongino encouraged constructive feedback from Americans on Sunday.
“All I ask is that you consider the next feedback,” Bongino writes. “If you see something happening, and the entire story is not published and all the underlying facts are not published, it may seem counterintuitive to our reform agenda. I promise you, it’s not an accident.”
I want to add this:
Your comments and criticisms are not only welcome, they are helpful. We work for you, Americans.
Your feedback is invaluable. What I ask is that you consider the following feedback for your feedback. If you see something happening, then the whole thing… https://t.co/lpg9tiubxs
– Dan Bongino (@fbiddbongino) April 6, 2025
President Trump forgives about 1,500 individuals related on January 6th, and Patel vows to work on it. Weaponization With the FBI.
