Two Percent with Michael Easter #55: The Accidental FBI Director on Moral Courage | Brian Driscoll
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 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.
Human Connection Is A Law Enforcement Master Key
- Tactical work taught Brian Driscoll that humility and human connection can lower the temperature even during arrests, raids, and hostage incidents.
- Treating people as humans improves cooperation after the immediate danger ends.
Become Brilliant At The Basics
- Build excellence by repeating fundamentals until they remain reliable when plans collapse and situations become chaotic.
- Brian Driscoll emphasizes communication, shared purpose, trust, and solving complex problems together.