. The FBI has placed analyst Brian Auten on leave, following his inclusion on a list of alleged “deep state” actors in FBI Director Kash Patel’s book. Auten was also among employees recommended for discipline by former FBI Director Christopher Wray in connection with the 2017 investigation into links between then-candidate Donald Trump and Russia. However, a review by the Justice Department inspector general found no evidence of political bias in the investigation. Patel accused Auten of downplaying information on Hunter Biden’s laptop, calling for his firing and prosecution. Patel himself has links to the 2017 Russia investigation, having worked for Rep. Devin Nunes and later serving on the White House National Security Council. The FBI director has disputed that the list in Patel’s book is an enemies list, but it has still led to consequences for Auten. The reasons for Auten’s leave are unclear, and the FBI has not provided further comment on the matter.
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