Kash Patel sues The Atlantic

Kash Patel's legal action targets The Atlantic and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick following a profile that cited anonymous colleagues describing Patel as 'conspicuously inebriated' on multiple occasions.

The lawsuit, filed in US District Court, alleges that the publication acted with actual malice to jeopardize his position as FBI director.

Patel has used social media to dismiss the claims, citing his recent public appearances as evidence of his fitness for duty.

The Atlantic has reiterated its commitment to the accuracy of its reporting despite the high-stakes litigation.