According to Politico, White House officials have hinted that the Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel may soon be fired following a turbulent week of news that exposed him.
The sources have suggested that Patel’s dismissal is “only a matter of time,” reflecting growing dissatisfaction within sections of the administration over his leadership of the FBI.
Politico’s Dasha Burns wrote on X, “A top White House official tells me that Kash Patel is likely the next Cabinet-level official to go. “It’s only a matter of time,” the official, who was granted anonymity to discuss the sensitive matter, told me.”
Mounting controversies could be the reason
Burns on X wrote, “There are several reasons, the official said, but top among them is the number of negative stories centered on Patel is ‘not a good look for a Cabinet secretary,’ and Trump is fed up with the level of distraction.”
Recent reporting by The Atlantic has opened the door to various controversies and alleged that Patel had episodes of “conspicuous inebriation and unexplained absences.” He has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, denying allegations that he engaged in excessive drinking or was frequently absent from duty.
The article outlines concerns that internal FBI actions under his direction have been expressed in additional stories. Unpredictable behavior, changes in management, and controversial hiring and investigative choices are among the allegations the article outlines.
In February, the New York Times reported that Patel gave FBI agents instructions to give his girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, a full-time security detail. The Times was informed by the FBI that she required the security due to threats of death. On Wednesday, the New York Times reported that after the article was published, the FBI began to investigate the reporter, Elizabeth Williamson, in March.
This story is being updated.
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