FBI Arrested 6 of ‘Ten Most Wanted’ Fugitives In Trump’s First Year

Patel said the difference reflects a fundamental change in how the bureau operates.

“The simple juxtaposition is that there was a weaponized bureau, a politicized bureau to go after political targets including President Trump and myself, versus the bureau of today that goes based on law and facts and works with our prosecutors,” Patel said.

He said the FBI has placed approximately 1,000 additional agents into the field to focus on violent crime and fugitive apprehension.

“These agents are working around the clock and around the world to bring justice,” Patel said.