Brian Driscoll

Brian Driscoll
Official portrait, 2025
Acting Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
In office
January 20, 2025 – February 21, 2025
PresidentDonald Trump
DeputyRobert Kissane (acting)
Preceded byPaul Abbate (acting)
Succeeded byKash Patel
Personal details
Born1979 or 1980 (age 46–47)
EducationVillanova University (BA)
Pepperdine University (MPP)
Military service
Battles/warsOperation Inherent Resolve

Brian J. Driscoll (born 1979 or 1980) is an American law enforcement official who served as the acting director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from January 20 to February 21, 2025. He was an FBI special agent from 2007 until his firing in August 2025, following the fallout from a disagreement with the Trump administration. Driscoll is a recipient of the FBI Medal of Valor and the FBI Shield of Bravery.