To the dedicated men and women of the Federal Bureau of Investigation,

To the dedicated men and women of the Federal Bureau of Investigation,To the dedicated men and women of the Federal Bureau of Investigation,

To the dedicated men and women of the Federal Bureau of Investigation,

I stand before you today not to give instructions, not to issue demands, but to ask a simple, honest question — what do you need from me?

For more than a century, you have carried the weight of this nation’s security on your shoulders. You have confronted threats foreign and domestic, protected the innocent, and upheld the Constitution with a level of courage that few will ever fully understand.

You have endured long nights, difficult missions, and moments of danger that most Americans will never see. And yet, you continue to rise, day after day, with the same commitment, the same discipline, and the same unshakable sense of duty.

Today, I want to make something clear: I am here to support you.

Not the other way around.

Your work is too important, your mission too vital, for you to ever feel unheard, unsupported, or left to carry the burden alone. So I ask you — openly, respectfully, and with full sincerity:

What tools do you need to do your job more effectively?
What resources have been missing that would strengthen your investigations?
What protections do you need to ensure your safety and well-being?
What changes would help you serve the American people with even greater precision and confidence?
And most importantly — how can I help you continue to succeed?

You are the experts.
You are the ones on the front lines.
You are the ones who see the threats before they reach the public eye.

Your insight is not just valuable — it is essential.

I am committed to listening.
I am committed to learning.
I am committed to acting on what you tell me.

Because the FBI is not just an institution — it is a family of professionals who deserve leadership that stands with them, not above them.

So today, I extend my hand in partnership.
Tell me what you need.
Tell me where I can strengthen your mission.
Tell me how I can make your work safer, more effective, and more supported.

Your service has protected this nation.
Now it is my responsibility to protect and empower you.

Together, we can ensure that the FBI remains strong, resilient, and ready for every challenge ahead.

Thank you for your dedication.
Thank you for your sacrifice.
And thank you for allowing me the honor of asking the most important question any leader can ask: