Three former senior FBI officials have filed a lawsuit against Kash Patel, accusing him of wrongful termination and acting under political pressure from the Trump administration. The lawsuit claims they were dismissed not for performance reasons but due to insufficient loyalty to Trump. Allegations include retaliation for previous investigations into Trump and accusations that Patel bowed to social media pressure in his decisions. The plaintiffs argue that their firings represent a broader campaign of retribution within the FBI.