Brian Driscoll

Brian J. Driscoll (born 1979 or 1980) is an American law enforcement official who served as the acting director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from January 20 to February 21, 2025. He was an FBI special agent from 2007 until his firing in August 2025, following the fallout from a disagreement with the Trump administration. Driscoll is a recipient of the FBI Medal of Valor and the FBI Shield of Bravery.

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President

Donald Trump

Deputy

Robert Kissane (acting)

Preceded by

Paul Abbate (acting)

Succeeded by

Kash Patel

Born

1979 or 1980 (age 46–47)

Education

Villanova University (BA) Pepperdine University (MPP)

Battles/wars

Operation Inherent Resolve

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Preceded byPaul Abbate Acting

Government offices

Preceded byPaul Abbate Acting

Government offices

Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Acting 2025

Government offices

Succeeded byKash Patel

Government offices
Preceded byPaul Abbate Acting	Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Acting 2025	Succeeded byKash Patel