FBI whistleblower describes cutthroat culture dominated by 'vain careerists'

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) whistleblower Marcus Allen on Wednesday slammed the culture of the organization, saying that "vain careerists" have been willing to destroy others just to move up. 

"I would say that unfortunately in my experience with the culture at the FBI, it's very easy for leaders there to kind of impose their wills on their subordinates," Allen said during his testimony in front of the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government.

The committee held a hearing to "examine how the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has used its security clearance adjudication process to purge its ranks of conservatives and whistleblowers, and unlawfully punish those with views contrary to FBI leadership."

Empower Oversight President Tristan Leavitt and Allen testified before the subcommittee and alleged the FBI is using clearances as a pretext to violate employees’ constitutional rights.

Congressman Warren Davidson, R-Ohio., asked Allen about the culture of the FBI and how he has seen it change over the years. 

"I'd like to say that this is from my personal experience... but from what I've seen, there have always been vain careerists within the organization that will destroy people in order to climb the charts," Allen said. 

"Safe to say we're not always promoting the best and the brightest?" Davidson asked. 

"I would concur with that statement," Allen answered.