Former FBI Special Agent Peter Strzok was fired on Friday for violating bureau policies; his lawyer confirmed the firing Monday morning.

Shortly after the news of Strzok’s firing hit the public, the former FBI agent fired off a tweet from a newly created Twitter account linking to a GoFundMe page begging for $150,000.

Jennifer Kay, a spokeswoman for Strzok’s attorney, confirmed the authenticity of the Twitter account, reported the Daily Caller.

At the time of this publication, over $26,000 has already been raised for the disgraced former FBI agent.

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Peter Strzok tweeted: “Deeply saddened by this decision. It has been an honor to serve my country and work with the fine men and women of the FBI.”

Deeply saddened by this decision. It has been an honor to serve my country and work with the fine men and women of the FBI. https://t.co/iET9SbeTrv pic.twitter.com/7VTswzjoxE — Peter Strzok (@petestrzok) August 13, 2018

Screenshot of GoFundMe with a caption that reads, “Support for FBI Veteran Pete Strzok”

Aitan Goelman, Peter Strzok’s attorney, blasted the FBI after his client was forced out at the FBI.

Peter Strzok and his lover FBI lawyer Lisa Page sent each other thousands of text messages which was discovered by Inspector General Horowitz.