FBI veteran alleges he was fired for displaying Pride flag near his desk

Key Concepts:

• Personnel file review
• Self-identification of sexual orientation
• Transgender identification
• "Undesirables"
• Fear of administrative action

Fear of Personnel File Review and Purge

The speaker was not surprised but was disappointed to learn they were to leave their position. They had prior knowledge, though not firsthand, that they were on a list. This fear stemmed from the new administration's arrival, which was perceived as likely to review personnel files. Specifically, there was concern that files containing self-identified sexual orientation or transgender status would be collected and used to create a list of "undesirables" for removal. The speaker notes the casual yet powerful nature of realizing they were likely on such a list.