"Kash Patel threatened to sue the Atlantic over allegations of heavy drinking, stating, 'Print it, all false, I'll see you in court bring your checkbook.'"
"Concerns about Patel's professionalism include premature social media announcements and questionable travel choices, such as using a government jet to attend personal events."
"A report by retired and active FBI agents claimed Patel was in over his head and lacked the requisite knowledge of the FBI's complex investigative programs."
"Despite controversies surrounding Patel, a White House spokesperson noted that crime has plummeted to the lowest level in over 100 years since Trump took office."
Kash Patel, the FBI director, denies allegations of excessive drinking and being unreachable during his tenure. He threatened to sue the Atlantic over a report detailing these claims, which include difficulties his security detail faced in waking him. Concerns about his professionalism have been raised, including premature announcements on social media and questionable travel choices. A report by retired and active FBI agents criticized his understanding of the agency's operations. Despite controversies, a White House spokesperson emphasized crime reduction under the Trump administration, asserting Patel's importance in law enforcement.
Read at www.theguardian.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]