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Correction: Steven J. Jensen Has Been Appointed to Head the Washington Field Office

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Reportedly, new Assistant Director In Charge at the FBI’s Washington Field Office

On Friday, The Gateway Pundit posted an article about a claim made in an article by The New York Times regarding the appointment of former Section Chief of Domestic Terrorism Operations Section (DTOS) as the Assistant Director in Charge of the Washington Field Office (WFO).

FBI Director Kash Patel Names Domestic Terrorism Section Chief Steven Jensen to Run Washington FBI Field Office

Initially, we called the move "head-scratching" because of Jensen's involvement, not just in the January 6th prosecutions, but as the DTOS Chief, all of the investigations that ensued under the guise of "domestic terrorism" under the Biden Administration.

The morning following the publication, The Gateway Pundit shared the story with a high-level source who replied, "Fake News."  This source would absolutely have knowledge of the appointment.

In addition to our source, there was no formal announcement from anyone affiliated with the FBI or the WFO regarding the new ADIC, including a phone call placed to the WFO in which they would not answer but rather transfered us to a switchboard for reporting crimes.  For this reason, we determined that this was likely, as our source had stated, "Fake News."


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Later, we were sent emails purporting to announce internally at the WFO the appointment of Jensen.  The email was dated March 28th and claimed that he was to assume the position the following Monday, which would have been March 31st.

While the email was authentic, the lack of acknowledgment of the appointment by anyone inside the FBI and still no update on the WFO's website regarding a new ADIC, we were still confident in our source's assertion of "Fake News."

We continued to investigate this story, including the call to the WFO to ask who the ADIC was, a simple question anyone affiliated with that office should be capable of answering.  We also reviewed the internal WFO announcement email provided.

Again, after a full week submerged in the office, there was no official announcements or even updates to websites that acknowledged Jensen as the ADIC.

In fact, the Washington Field Office, as of this writing, still has not updated their website.  The "Assistant Director in Charge" is still blank a full week after he assumed the position.

That is not very transparent.

However, this morning, a post on X that was shared by FBI Director Kash Patel's official FBI X profile all but confirms that Jensen is the ADIC at the WFO.  It is not an official announcement, but the repost from Director Patel seems to confirm its veracity.  It is always the intention of The Gateway Pundit to bring the most accurate reporting possible, and this includes being able to issue corrections or retractions when we are incorrect on a story.

The appointment is no less concerning. 

As mentioned, as DTOS Section Chief, Jensen oversaw the domestic terrorism surge under the Biden administration following the January 6 protests at the Capitol and the infamous National School Board Association letter that prompted the DOJ and FBI to put out a correlating letter and led to the alleged targeting and investigations into Moms for Liberty, a grassroots organization that was fighting against LGBTQ+ agenda in public schools.

In testimony before the Weaponization Committee, George Hill, a former Supervisory Intelligence Analyst, testified regarding the domestic terrorist infatuation at the Bureau from January 6th.

Hill testified that he was "aware of instances where agents were encouraged to tag cases" as "DVE," or Domestic Violent Extremists.  When asked, "Do you mean tag as DVE even though there was insufficient reason in your view to do so?" Hill responded, "Oh, yeah.  Yes."

He was asked to cite some examples that he is aware of.  According to Hill:

"So probably the most egregious and one of the things that pushed me over the edge was a tirade by Steve Jensen, who was at the time a section chief with the Domestic Terrorism Section.

And on these phone calls that took place beginning on January 7th [2021] -- it took place twice daily for a couple of weeks and then went to daily and then eventually went to weekly.  But these calls took place over all 56 fusion centers, so -- and anybody could dial into that number.

After clarifying that the top of the calls was January 6th, Hill continued:

"So there were three individuals that Philadelphia was pushing back on wanting to open up a case on.  And they had done their due diligence

But the Philadelphia office said, well, there's no evidence of any kind of, you know, violent leanings or insurrectionist leanings, to which Steve Jensen said, you know, I don't give a blank, they're goddamn terrorists and we're gonna round them all up.

...So, essentially, they were case managing with people who were not FBI, from Seattle to Miami, from San Diego to Bangor, with this narrative."

The calls that Hill was referring to potentially had thousands of people on the calls from all 56 of the fusion centers throughout the country, including major hubs like California and New York.  Participants on the call were muted unless unmuted by the leadership of the call, including Steve Jensen and Timothy Thibault, who was permitted to retire early from the FBI in August 2022 amidst allegations of political bias and misconduct.

Hill stated, "In the instance of the Philadelphia office...when Steve Jensen was essentially telling them, "You're going to open up these three individual cases," they could decide if they were going to unmute your microphone," which would allow the control of any pushback against the de facto order given the findings of "no violent leanings or insurrectionist leanings."

Timothy Thibault was said to be "the warm-up act" on the calls.  "I would characterize Mr. Thibault's tone, sometimes bordering on hysterical.  He's speaking to thousands of people, using the bullhorn that is the FBI and its reputation, to drive the narrative that our democracy almost ended on January 6th."

Hill continued, "Which would then lead into:  We're working with these people, we're working with Silicon Valley, we're working with other law enforcement partners, we're looking at maybe past foreign influence..."

Former Congressman Matt Gaetz asked if Hill had ever observed that tone before on one of these types of calls.  "No, never, [on] any kind of call," he responded.  "It's just not what an intelligence or law enforcement professional does."

Later in the testimony, Hill clarified the Philadelphia incident:

"Philadelphia was set a lead from WFO on three individuals, and the expectation was -- is that they were going to open up cases on those individuals.

And Jensen took it upon himself to ask on a conference call with maybe hundreds, maybe more, of individuals there, you know, "Where are we on this?" to which Philadelphia responded..."Yeah...they have some things on their social media posts that may be...pro-2A or...they're anti-abortion, whatever, but that doesn't mean that they're insurrectionists seeking to overturn our democracy," to which Jensen said, "I don't give a blank.  They're all bleeping terrorists, and we're going to round them all up."

Hill also received an email on October 2nd regarding a letter from the National School Board Association addressed to Joe Biden.  This letter prompted the DOJ to "take action" involving the outlined "threats" to schools.

"So I got an email...I believe it was from Steve Jensen....informing me of a communication that --sent forward from him from DOJ where there was a discussion on wanting to put out some messaging and engage on this letter."

He received the referenced email over the weekend and, within three days from receiving it, the DOJ responded and Jensen was calling for agents to "engage more in this."

The NSBA apologized for the optics of the memo in calling for investigations into school board attendees after claims erupted that this would "chill" free speech, however, the Department of Justice memo was not rescinded under the tenure of Attorney General Merrick Garland.

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Gov. JB Pritzker Brokers Deal to Host Roughly 30 Texas Democrats in Chicago for Week-Long Plot Against GOP Redistricting Plan

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is now playing host to roughly 30 rogue Texas Democrats who fled the Lone Star State to block a mid-decade redistricting vote backed by President Donald Trump and the Republican legislature.

The Texas Democrats, once again resorting to legislative cowardice, broke quorum just before a scheduled special session that would have cemented a new congressional map, one expected to create five new GOP-leaning seats.

In their desperate attempt to stop the vote, these runaway lawmakers fled across state lines to Chicago, where they are being sheltered and advised by none other than far-left Governor Pritzker himself, according to NBC.

This marks the second time in recent years that Texas Democrats have pulled this unconstitutional stunt. They tried the same tactic in 2021—and failed.

In response, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton blasted the lawmakers, saying: “Democrats in the Texas House who try and run away like cowards should be found, arrested, and brought back to the Capitol immediately. We should use every tool at our disposal to hunt down those who think they are above the law.”

Last month, Paxton issued a stern warning, vowing to arrest any Democrats who attempted to play political games.

“If Democrats ignore their duty to their constituents by breaking quorum, they should be found and arrested no matter where they go. The people of Texas elected them to do a job, not run away and hide like cowards. Lawmakers must answer the special session call and pass the important priorities that the Governor has put forward.

My office stands ready to assist local, state, and federal authorities in hunting down and compelling the attendance of anyone who abandons their office and their constituents for cheap political theater.”

Now, far-left Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has brokered a deal to host 30 Texas Democrats in Chicago in a last-ditch attempt to sabotage a redistricting plan backed by President Donald Trump and Texas Republicans.

These rogue Texas lawmakers fled the Lone Star State like cowards, deliberately breaking quorum to grind legislative business to a halt.

NBC reported:

The roughly 30 Democrats are expected to stay for the week in a plan brokered with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who had met with the Texas caucus late last month and has directed staff to provide logistical support for their stay. A news conference with the governor and Texas Democrats is expected later Sunday.

“We’re leaving Texas to fight for Texans,” Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu said in a statement. “We will not allow disaster relief to be held hostage to a Trump gerrymander. We’re not walking out on our responsibilities; we’re walking out on a rigged system that refuses to listen to the people we represent. As of today, this corrupt special session is over.”

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Politically, the move puts Pritzker at the center of a high-profile national fight. The governor, who is running for his third term in office, is also widely viewed as a 2028 presidential contender. He has implored Democrats to resist Trump’s agenda.

The origins of Pritzker’s involvement began when the governor gave a keynote address to Oklahoma Democrats in June. Pritzker met privately in a “robust” meeting with the party chair to talk about the Texas redistricting, according to a person close to the governor. When Pritzker later met with Texas Democrats, he assured them they could come to his state and find support, including finding hotels, meeting spaces and other logistical assistance.

The Texas Democrats, however, face the risk of a $500-a-day fine and even possible arrest for fleeing the state. The Republican-controlled Legislature approved the measure in 2023, two years after state Democrats left the state for three weeks to block an elections bill from progressing.

“Democrats have got to stand up at this point and tell every individual in this nation, ‘This is not normal. This is not democracy,’” Democratic state Rep. Ann Johnson told NBC News on Saturday.

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Sydney Sweeney Is Revealed to be Registered Republican Amid Woke Backlash Over American Eagle’s ‘Good Jeans’ Ad

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In a stunning revelation that’s sure to infuriate the radical left even more, bombshell actress Sydney Sweeney has been outed as a registered Republican in Florida, just as she’s facing absurd backlash over a harmless American Eagle jeans advertisement.

The 27-year-old “Euphoria” star, known for her roles in hit shows and films, registered with the GOP in Monroe County in June 2024, according to public voter records viewed by The Gateway Pundit.

This comes at a time when left-wing activists are desperately trying to cancel her for an ad that playfully puns on “great jeans” and “good genes,” twisting it into some far-fetched eugenics conspiracy.

The controversy erupted last week when American Eagle launched its fall campaign featuring Sweeney. In the ad, the blonde beauty struts in denim while narrating about her family heritage: “My parents always said I got good genes… Great jeans look good on everyone.”

The ad’s slogan is a clever play on words, tying into the brand’s jeans line and celebrating confidence and personal style. But in today’s hyper-woke climate, nothing innocent escapes the outrage mob. Critics on social media, particularly from progressive circles, accused the ad of promoting “white supremacy” and eugenics, claiming the “genes” reference evokes Nazi-era ideals of genetic superiority, simply because Sweeney is white, attractive, and unapologetically feminine.

American Eagle fired back against the nonsense, issuing a statement that read, in part, “Her jeans. Her story. We’ll continue to celebrate how everyone wears their AE jeans with confidence, their way.”

This isn’t the first time Sweeney has faced scrutiny for not toeing the Hollywood leftist line. Rumors of her conservative leanings have swirled for years, fueled by photos from a family gathering where people were seen wearing red MAGA hats. Sweeney never commented on the controversy.

Sweeney is no longer just a talented actress, she’s emerging as a symbol of resistance against cancel culture.

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Motorcyclist Gets Taught a Hard Lesson After Performing Dangerous Stunts in Front of Police Officers (VIDEO)

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A motorcyclist got taught a hard lesson after deciding to perform stupid stunts while driving in front of police.

As KKTV reported on Thursday, a person in Pueblo, Colorado got busted by police last month after officers witnessed a series of reckless moves by him and two of his cronies.

These motorcyclists blocked traffic with their stunts, causing several community members to call the cops and complain.

As the video below shows, motorcyclists perform sets of wheelies and stand up on the seat, endangering themselves and others on the road.

Once the motorcyclists reach a stoplight, the Pueblo police spring into action. They gang tackle the motorcyclist closest to them, and the other two drivers speed off.

He is then put into handcuffs.

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One of the officers angrily explains to the motorcyclist that he has a whole dashcam of him doing stupid things while driving on the road, endangering everybody.

Then the idiot receives news that he probably considers worse than an arrest: the police officer tells him they will tow his bike and put a hold on it for a nuisance.

“Oh no, please don’t do that,” he whines.

The policeman further explains that the bike will now go into storage, and the biker must pay the tow fee every day for six months.

“No, dude. Please don’t do this. It’s a minibike, I hardly ever ride that thing,” he whimpers.

The cop closes by telling the motorcyclist they are not trying to make his life harder, but that he put everyone in danger. Thus, he needs to suffer the consequences for his actions.

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