Are things fixable at all - Maybe not. Thought for the day.
May 17, 2026
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as posted by the channelIn this episode of The Piehota Brief, former FBI executive Chris Piehota reflects on the workings of the federal government and explains why major agencies like the FBI may not be fixable by the current leadership class. The core issue is not just politics. It is institutional fear, career protection, weakened culture, poor leadership, and agencies that have shifted from mission accomplishment to organizational survival. When political appointees become figureheads, senior executives focus on protecting their positions, and mid-level staff keep their heads down out of fear, the mission suffers — and so do the American people. Chris argues that real reform will require leaders who are not there for career advancement, political favors, or personal survival. They must be mission-first leaders willing to restore culture, accountability, operational discipline, and public service. This is a direct warning about institutional decline, failed leadership, and what happens when once-professional government agencies stop working for the people they were created to serve. Watch, comment, and weigh in: can the FBI and other federal agencies still be fixed?
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About the Host: Chris Piehota is a former FBI Supervisory Special Agent and trusted national security expert who offers clear, candid perspectives derived from decades of experience in global law enforcement and national security operations, national-level public safety and crisis response matters, and survival in political snake pits and eroding societal environments. Chris is a US Air Force veteran and is the author of "Wanted: The FBI I Once Knew", which highlights winning leadership practices and shows what the FBI can and should be for the American people.
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