FBI Director Kash Patel announced Friday that the bureau will vacate the aging J. Edgar Hoover Building in Washington, citing safety concerns and the need for a facility worthy of the agency’s mission.
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“The FBI will be leaving the J. Edgar Hoover building because this building is unsafe for the workforce,” Patel said. “If you are going to come work for the premier law enforcement agency in the world, then we are going to give you a building that’s commensurate with that. And that’s not this place.”
The decision marks a major step in the agency’s long-discussed relocation plans. Previous efforts to secure funding and identify a new headquarters site have faced years of delays. Patel did not specify a timeline for the move or where the new facility would be located but emphasized the priority is ensuring safety and pride in the FBI’s workplace.
