Topic: Core Values

3 chapters across the catalog

Kyle Serafin explains the symbolism of his "Suspendables" lapel pin, which features an upside-down eagle to represent an agency under duress. He reveals that he advised Kash Patel to focus on the FBI's devaluation of "rigorous obedience to the Constitution" during his Senate confirmation. Despite this advice, Serafin expresses disappointment that Patel has since "embraced the lifestyle" of the federal bureaucracy.

In September 2020, the FBI reportedly devalued "rigorous obedience to the Constitution" within its official core values. This change was highlighted during Senate confirmation hearings as a sign of the bureau's shifting priorities. Whistleblowers provided this information to leadership to challenge the agency's current operational philosophy.

Serafin claims the FBI changed its public-facing core values in 2020, moving "obedience to the Constitution" down the list in favor of "diversity" and "compassion." He discusses the purge of agents who refused the COVID-19 vaccine, labeling them "suspendables" who chose their oath over their jobs. This litmus test was allegedly used to remove constitutionalists from the agency.