FBI Director Kash Patel abruptly tossed out an agent in training on Wednesday for previously showing off a gay pride flag on his desk, according to a report. Patel sent the trainee a signed letter dated October 1, claiming he had presented an improper 'political' message in the workplace while assigned in Golden State. It is unclear how Patel was tipped off about a flag that was displayed on an employee's desk a year ago. According to CNN, the FBI employee was undergoing training at the agency's academy in Quantico, Virginia, when Patel sent the dismissal letter. Two longtime FBI employees told CNN that displaying a pride flag historically would not result in a dismissal from the agency.