Following the events of 9/11, President George W. Bush teams up with newly appointed FBI Director Robert Mueller to thwart any further terrorist threats. Their strong partnership leads to the implementation of the Patriot Act, marking the beginning of a period characterized by heightened surveillance and government intrusion reminiscent of Hoover's time.
Show
Standoff: The FBI, Power and Paranoia
Episode
S01E04
Air Date
Mar 29, 2026