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Standoff: The FBI, Power and Paranoia (2026)

First aired March 22, 20261h/ep1 season · 4 epsRunning
Documentary

Overview

Follows the relationships between FBI directors and the presidents they serve, examining James Comey's clash with Donald Trump, J. Edgar Hoover with Richard Nixon, Bill Clinton with Louis Freeh, and George W. Bush with Robert Mueller.

Created By

Amy Entelis, Katie Hinman, Eric Johnson

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James B. Comey

James B. Comey

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J. Edgar Hoover

J. Edgar Hoover

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Louis Freeh

Louis Freeh

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Robert Mueller

Robert Mueller

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Donald Trump

Donald Trump

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Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton

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Richard Nixon

Richard Nixon

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George W. Bush

George W. Bush

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Seasons

Status

Returning Series

Language

English

Type

Documentary

Last Air Date

March 22, 2026

Networks

CNN

Production

CNN Original Series

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