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A point of debate among observers is the classification of the FBI and similar agencies. Some argue they are not overtly dominated by leftists but are instead filled with "establishment personnel" — institutionalists committed to preserving a certain power structure in Washington. These individuals are resistant to political upheaval or reform, and their ingrained culture makes it difficult for outsider reformers like Banino to effect meaningful change.
This complex landscape underscores the challenges faced by political appointees and reform-minded critics within entrenched bureaucracies. Even with the best intentions and political support, shifting the culture and practices of such institutions is a monumental task.