"Officials said that Patel has been an irregular presence at FBI headquarters and in field offices, and that he has compounded the bureau's existing bureaucratic bottlenecks. Several current and former officials told me that Patel is often away or unreachable, delaying time-sensitive decisions needed to advance investigations."
"Some of Patel's colleagues at the FBI worry that his personal behavior has become a threat to public safety. An FBI director is expected to be available and focused on his job - especially when the nation is at war with a state sponsor of terrorism."
"Particularly disturbing are concerns within the FBI over Patel's drinking, to the point that his security detail had difficulty waking him."
FBI Director Patel has been described as erratic and suspicious, often unreachable, which delays critical decisions in investigations. His absence at headquarters and field offices has compounded bureaucratic issues. Concerns about his personal behavior, particularly drinking, have escalated, with officials fearing for public safety, especially during heightened threats. The apprehension among current and former officials has grown, particularly regarding potential domestic terrorist attacks while Patel is in office, raising alarms about his ability to lead effectively during crises.
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