- 'MIA' Kash Patel is paranoid about being fired and drinking to excess, bombshell report claims Daily Mail —
- Kash Patel’s 'erratic' habits raise concerns as FBI director’s late-night drinking delays meetings: Report Times Of India —
- Kash Patel threatens to sue over ‘false’ bombshell report detailing claims of ‘excessive drinking’ and other concerning conduct The Independent —
- FBI Director Kash Patel threatens to sue The Atlantic over ‘categorically false’ report alleging excessive drinking NY Post —
- Newsom Torches Keystone Kash With Drunken ‘Night Out’ Reveal Daily Beast —
Kash Patel drinking allegations
The report in The Atlantic details instances of conspicuous inebriation and unexplained absences that have allegedly delayed high-level meetings.
In one specific allegation, security details were reportedly forced to request breaching equipment to enter a locked room where Patel was located.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has mocked the FBI director following the revelations, while Patel maintains the reporting is fabricated.
The controversy adds another layer of scrutiny to the Trump administration's senior leadership as midterm elections approach.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. federal law enforcement agency
U.S. federal law enforcement agency
The Atlantic
Magazine and multi-platform publisher based in Washington, D.C.
Magazine and multi-platform publisher based in Washington, D.C.
Gavin Newsom
40th governor of California since 2019
40th governor of California since 2019
Department of Justice of Hong Kong
Department of the Hong Kong Government
Department of the Hong Kong Government