"Patel's colleagues reportedly noted excessive drinking and unexplained absences affecting his schedule, leading to rescheduling of meetings and briefings due to his alcohol-fueled nights."
"Following the article's publication, Patel announced plans to sue for defamation, labeling the report as fabricated and expressing confidence in his role at the FBI."
"Patel stated, 'Memo to the fake news: the only time I'll ever actually be concerned about the hit piece lies you write about me will be when you stop.'"
FBI Director Kash Patel responded to a report by The Atlantic claiming he experienced a panic over a computer glitch and had issues with alcohol. Patel's colleagues reportedly noted excessive drinking and unexplained absences affecting his schedule. Following the article's publication, Patel announced plans to sue for defamation, labeling the report as fabricated. He expressed confidence in his role at the FBI, asserting that negative press would not deter his commitment to public safety. Discussions about his potential firing by President Trump have also been circulating in Washington.
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