Dan Dzwilewski Retires

Dan Dzwilewski was in charge of the San Diego FBI division. He defended U.S. Attorney Carol Lam when she was forced to resign.

“I don't think it's the right way to treat anybody. What's the decision based on?” Dzwilewski said. “I don't share the view of whoever's making the decision back there in Washington that they'd like her to resign. I feel Carol has an excellent reputation and has done an excellent job given her limited resources.”

Dzwilewski correctly pointed out why Lam was fired.

As for the reason for any pressure to resign, Dzwilewski said: “I can't speak for what's behind all that, what's the driving force behind this or the rationale. I guarantee politics is involved.”

Kyle Sampson complained to the FBI about those very comments.

Feinstein: Did you call FBI headquarters and complain about those comments?

Sampson: I did.

John Pistole, an FBI underling of Director Robert Mueller told Dzwilewski the comments were inappropriate.

Dan Dzwilewski has suddenly decided to retire. The FBI refused to comment on if Dzwilewski was forced to retire.