The FBI's restructuring commences with Acting Director Brian Driscoll issuing a warning to 'untouchable' agents: former agent.

On his first day in office, President Donald Trump will bring about a new era in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) by making key changes to senior roles.

Last month, former FBI Director Christopher Wray, who was appointed by Trump in his first term, announced his resignation. Hours before Trump's second inauguration, acting director Paul Abbate also resigned.

According to a source close to the matter, the head of the Justice Department's international affairs office, Bruce Swartz, and up to 20 other staff members were reassigned.

The FBI's acting director, Brian Discoll, will be replaced by Kashyap "Kash" Patel once he is confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

During Biden's presidency, the FBI was embroiled in multiple scandals, prompting Trump to pledge to eliminate corruption in the FBI and DOJ.

Nicole Parker, a former FBI agent and Planet Chronicle contributor, stated that Abbate's retirement was a "wise decision."

"She stated that Paul Abbate must have been aware that his days were likely numbered, given the widespread publicity and well-known involvement of the FBI in the raid at Mar-a-Lago and the Jan. 6 misdemeanor cases."

She said that she believed he knew it would be in his best interest to move on rather than being removed upon Trump's arrival, and that it was likely a good decision on his part.

On the first day of his presidency, Trump issued a memorandum titled "Restoring Accountability for Career Senior Executives," stating that federal employees can be terminated.

Before joining the FBI, Parker worked in the private sector and observed a stark contrast between the two sectors. In the private sector, if you don't perform your duties, you will be let go. However, in the federal government, there was a sense of invincibility, as if they were untouchable.

"I truly believe that those days are behind us. You are working for the American people, and it is their taxpayer dollars that must be used wisely. If you are not performing your duties, you should be removed," she stated. "I believe that there will be individuals who may not support Trump's plans, and they will choose to leave on their own accord."

Patel's Senate confirmation hearing is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, Jan. 29, with Discroll heading the agency.

In 2007, Discroll, a seasoned agency veteran, joined, as per a statement on the White House website. Robert Kissane, the top counterterrorism agent in New York, will serve as acting deputy director, the White House announced.

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As the special agent in charge of the Newark Field Office, Discroll previously served as the commander of the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) and Critical Incident Response Group's (CIRG) Tactical Section chief.

"Retired FBI agent Scott Duffey believes it's beneficial for the FBI to have someone with such an impressive background in tactical experience and HRT. However, he acknowledges that it's a challenging task and wishes the individual success."

He was a special agent with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service prior to his career with the FBI. He holds a bachelor's degree in English from Villanova University and a master's degree in public policy and international relations from Pepperdine University.

The FBI and the Department of Justice have been contacted by Planet Chronicle Digital for comment.

Planet Chronicle' Andrea Margolis contributed to this report.