FBI agents who “simply followed orders and carried out their duties in an ethical manner” while investigating the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol are not at risk of being fired, according to a memo from acting deputy attorney general Emil Bove obtained by the Associated Press on Wednesday.

Thousands of FBI employees who were involved in the investigations related to the January 6, 2021, riot have been asked to complete detailed questionnaires about their participation. This comes as the Trump administration’s Justice Department considers potential disciplinary actions.

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FBI agents who “simply followed orders and carried out their duties in an ethical manner” while investigating the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol are not at risk of being fired, according to a…