Mike German

Mike German

former FBI agent United States

Mike German is a former FBI agent who has become a prominent voice in discussions about civil liberties and law enforcement practices. Currently a fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice, he has expressed significant concern over the rising trend of law enforcement officers wearing masks during operations, arguing that it signifies a departure from democratic norms and accountability. His expertise stems from his experience working undercover within extremist groups, and he advocates for greater transparency and accountability in policing, particularly in the context of immigration enforcement and public safety.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
156,355
Power
9,920$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 331,002,651 156,355 $21,000,000 9,920$
Totals 1 331,002,651 156,355 $21,000,000 9,920$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Former FBI special agent Mike German raised concerns about the proximity of officers to Pretti during the shooting. 5

CNN: How two federal agents escalated an encounter with Alex Pretti into a deadly shooting

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Mike German, a former FBI agent, said officers’ widespread use of masks was unprecedented in US law enforcement and a sign of a rapidly eroding democracy. 7

The Guardian: The alarming rise of US officers hiding behind masks: ‘A police state’ | US policing