Two Percent with Michael Easter #55: The Accidental FBI Director on Moral Courage | Brian Driscoll
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Oct 15, 2026 
Brian Driscoll, former FBI acting director and Hostage Rescue Team veteran, recounts his unexpected rise to the Bureau’s top job. He discusses resisting political pressure, protecting thousands of agents, and the price of refusing to stay silent. He also explores lessons from counterterrorism, organized crime investigations, crisis leadership, and rebuilding after being fired.
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The Clerical Error That Made Driscoll FBI Director
- Brian Driscoll became acting FBI director after a clerical error swapped his name with a colleague’s on the succession list.
- He accepted leadership reluctantly because someone had to represent agents taking risks, despite preferring field work.
Why Driscoll Failed The FBI Vetting Call
- During vetting, Brian Driscoll refused to disclose his vote and challenged politically loaded questions about DEI and investigations.
- He was told he failed for being “combative,” then unexpectedly advanced into senior leadership anyway.
The List That Could Expose 6000 Agents
- DOJ requested names of roughly 6,000 FBI employees involved in January 6 investigations, creating risks of firing, exposure, and threats to families.
- Brian Driscoll demanded a lawful written process before surrendering identities.