White House officials have hinted that 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.
Patel has been facing mounting controversies, including allegations of “conspicuous inebriation and unexplained absences” and recent reporting by The Atlantic has opened the door to various controversies.
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.
A 2005 letter obtained by The Intercept from the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office revealed that Patel was arrested once for public intoxication and once for public urination after leaving a bar.
