Transcript for FBI agent who sent anti-Trump texts fired

Now to the new fall out at the FBI. Agent Peter strzok who worked on the Hillary Clinton e-mail investigation and Russia probe has been fired after facing scrutiny for text messages about then candidate Donald Trump. Pierre Thomas has the story. They're saying he was fired despite being recommended he was demoted. The president seemed satisfied with the firing. Even though the agent claimed his distaste for trump never affected his work he was terminate. Reporter: This morning Peter strzok the embattled FBI agent accused of bias against president trump fired after months of relentless white house attacks. How about that FBI agent? You think he liked me? Think there was just a little bias there. Reporter: When the president learned he was terminated he tweeted finally the list of bat players in the FBI and doj gets longer and longer. Trump livid because of disparaging text messages Peter strzok sent to Lisa page where he then called candidate trump an idiot. During congressional testimony Peter strzok fought back. I can assure you Mr. Chairman, at no time in any of these texts did those personal beliefs ever enter into the realm of any action I took. Reporter: Congressional Republicans who believe Peter strzok is a man without honor were not buying it. I don't appreciate what was said being changed. I don't give a damn what you appreciate. You've embarrassed agents around the country and yourself. Reporter: Despite the FBI review recommending suspension and demotion, the FBI released a statement he was fired by the book. We have reported that Mueller wants to ask about potential obstruction of justice. Rudy Giuliani saying I think we have Mueller on the run. David Giuliani claims he told the special counsel about restrictions and he said he's waiting on Mueller to respond. David this has been a moving target for months. Pierre Thomas thanks to you. Thank you David.

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