Kash Patel drinking claims denied

The Atlantic's report cited anonymous officials who claimed Patel's behavior in Washington and Las Vegas had grown increasingly erratic.

Patel has enlisted a lawyer previously tied to controversial MAGA lawsuits to lead his legal challenge against the magazine.

The controversy comes as Patel continues to implement significant reforms at the FBI, which have already drawn criticism from political opponents.

The White House has not issued a formal statement on the allegations, but Patel remains defiant in his public responses.