Kash Patel Fires Back at The Atlantic Hit Piece on Boozing and Leadership

FBI Director Kash Patel publicly dismissed The Atlantic’s bombshell report about his erratic leadership and alleged heavy drinking, posting a defiant message to 'fake news' and threatening legal action, while the article details episodes of intoxication, unexplained absences, and security concerns that officials say could affect national security, drawing White House defenses and ongoing controversy as Patel remains in place under Trump.