Two Senior FBI Counterterrorism Agents Reassigned Over Handling of Miller Harassment Investigation
Two senior FBI agents overseeing counterterrorism operations in Washington D.C. were removed from their positions. The reassignment occurred due to their handling of an investigation into alleged harassing phone calls received by Katie Miller, wife of White House adviser Stephen…
Columbia Jefferson City, MO, September 26, 2026 —
Two senior Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents responsible for counterterrorism operations in Washington D.C. have been reassigned from their posts. This personnel change follows the bureau’s leadership review of how an investigation into alleged harassing phone calls was handled.
The investigation in question pertained to harassing phone calls reportedly received by Katie Miller, the wife of White House adviser Stephen Miller. According to information available, FBI leadership determined that the handling of this specific investigation did not meet the standards requiring further action or continued pursuit.
The agents’ specific roles within the counterterrorism division are not detailed, nor are the exact dates of their reassignment. The reassignment signifies a decision by higher-ranking FBI officials regarding the procedural execution and investigative judgment applied in this case. The bureau has not released further details regarding the specific nature of the alleged harassing calls or the timeline of the investigation and subsequent review.
The FBI’s internal processes for managing investigations and the performance of its agents are subject to oversight. Reassignments can occur for various reasons, including performance, management decisions, or shifts in operational priorities. In this instance, the stated reason for the reassignment is directly linked to the judgment exercised by these agents in managing the investigation into the alleged calls made to Katie Miller.
The report indicates that the bureau leadership concluded that the nature or extent of the alleged harassment, as handled by the agents, did not warrant continuation of the investigation. This reassignment highlights the accountability measures within the FBI for agents overseeing sensitive investigations, particularly when they involve individuals connected to high-profile government officials. Further specifics on the investigation’s findings or the exact nature of the alleged harassing calls were not provided.
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