Hold onto your hats, folks—the FBI just dropped a bombshell by firing agents and shuttering an entire unit after a shocking discovery of surveillance on Republican lawmakers.

In a stunning turn of events, the FBI has axed employees and dismantled its CR-15 squad, a public corruption unit, following revelations that private communications of nearly a dozen GOP senators and a representative were tracked during the Biden administration, Fox News reported.

This scandal erupted on Monday when Fox News Digital uncovered a document titled "CAST Assistance," dated September 27, 2023, which detailed the monitoring of phone calls and personal exchanges of prominent Republican figures.

Which Lawmakers Were Targeted in FBI Probe?

The document, exclusively obtained by Fox News Digital, lists heavy hitters like Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, and Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin among those under scrutiny.

Others named include Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri, Sen. Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming, Sen. Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, Sen. Dan Sullivan of Alaska, Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, and Rep. Mike Kelly of Pennsylvania.

An FBI special agent from special counsel Jack Smith’s team reportedly conducted what’s called a "preliminary toll analysis" on these lawmakers’ phone records, digging into who they called and from where.

Uncovering the Depth of Surveillance Details

The Cellular Analysis Survey Team, or CAST, was involved, and an FBI official confirmed to Fox News Digital that Smith’s team could pinpoint originating and receiving locations of the calls.

A source suggested these communications likely tied into the vote to certify the 2020 election, a flashpoint that’s still raw for many conservatives who question the overreach of federal power.

Now, let’s be clear: digging into private calls without solid justification smells like a fishing expedition, and it’s no wonder this has sparked outrage among those who value personal liberty over bureaucratic snooping.

FBI Director Patel Responds with Action

On Tuesday, just one day after the bombshell dropped, FBI Director Kash Patel announced the terminations and the disbanding of the CR-15 squad, which had ties to Jack Smith’s investigation into former President Donald Trump.

Patel didn’t stop there, promising further disciplinary measures and ongoing investigations to root out what he sees as corruption within the bureau’s ranks.

As Patel told Fox News Digital, "We are cleaning up a diseased temple three decades in the making — identifying the rot, removing those who weaponized law enforcement for political purposes and those who do not meet the standards of this mission while restoring integrity to the FBI."

Trump and Others Weigh in Loudly

Former President Trump didn’t mince words either, posting on Truth Social, "Deranged Jack Smith got caught with his hand in the cookie jar. A real sleazebag!!!"

While the language is colorful, it captures the frustration many feel about what appears to be targeted overreach against GOP figures.

This entire fiasco raises serious questions about trust in our institutions—when a unit like CR-15, tied to high-profile probes, gets caught in such a mess, it’s hard not to wonder if the system’s been gamed against one side of the political aisle.