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FBI Director Kash Patel commented Tuesday on a recent article in The Atlantic magazine about his alleged frequent drinking and absences, denying that he has ever been intoxicated on the job and touting his department's work. "I'm on the job. I'm the first one in, I'm the last one... show more

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Kash Patel absolutely DECIMATES a reporter who asks if he's ever been intoxicated as FBI Director: Reporter: "Can you say definitively that you have not been intoxicated or absent during your tenure as FBI Director?" Kash Patel: "I can say unequivocally that I never listen to the fake news mafia. And when they get louder, it just means I'm doing my job. This FBI Director has been on the job twice as many days as every Director before me. What that means is I've taken HALF as many days off as those before me. What that means is I've taken a THIRD less vacation than those before me. What that means is that this FBI with this Department of Justice has dropped the murder rate 20 points...I'm on the job—I'm the first one in, I'm the last one out...I've never been intoxicated on the job, and that is why we filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit. And any one of you that wants to participate—bring it on! I'll see you in court."

Kash Patel absolutely DECIMATES a reporter who asks if he's ever been intoxicated as FBI Director: Reporter: "Can you say definitively that you have not been intoxicated or absent during your tenure as FBI Director?" Kash Patel: "I can say unequivocally that I never listen to the fake news mafia. And when they get louder, it just means I'm doing my job. This FBI Director has been on the job twice as many days as every Director before me. What that means is I've taken HALF as many days off as those before me. What that means is I've taken a THIRD less vacation than those before me. What that means is that this FBI with this Department of Justice has dropped the murder rate 20 points...I'm on the job—I'm the first one in, I'm the last one out...I've never been intoxicated on the job, and that is why we filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit. And any one of you that wants to participate—bring it on! I'll see you in court."

Julia 🇺🇸

418,727 views • 4 months ago

🚨 BREAKING: FBI Director Kash Patel just MIC DROPPED the fake news Q: Can you say definitively that you have not been intoxicated or absent during your tenure PATEL: “I've NEVER been intoxicated on the job, and that is why we filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit. And any one of YOU that wants to participate, bring it on. I'll see you in court!” 🔥 “I can say unequivocally that I never listen to the fake news mafia.” “And as when they get louder, it just means I'm doing my job. This FBI director has been on the job twice as many days as every director before me. What that means is I've taken half as many days off as those before me.” “I'm the first one in. I'm the last one out. I'm like an everyday American who loves his country, loves his sport of hockey, and champions my friends when they raise a gold medal and invite me in to celebrate.”

🚨 BREAKING: FBI Director Kash Patel just MIC DROPPED the fake news Q: Can you say definitively that you have not been intoxicated or absent during your tenure PATEL: “I've NEVER been intoxicated on the job, and that is why we filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit. And any one of YOU that wants to participate, bring it on. I'll see you in court!” 🔥 “I can say unequivocally that I never listen to the fake news mafia.” “And as when they get louder, it just means I'm doing my job. This FBI director has been on the job twice as many days as every director before me. What that means is I've taken half as many days off as those before me.” “I'm the first one in. I'm the last one out. I'm like an everyday American who loves his country, loves his sport of hockey, and champions my friends when they raise a gold medal and invite me in to celebrate.”

John F Kennedy Jr

23,903 views • 1 day ago

🚨 NOW: FBI Director Kash Patel just MIC DROPPED the fake news Q: Can you say definitively that you have not been intoxicated or absent during your tenure PATEL: “I've NEVER been intoxicated on the job, and that is why we filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit. And any one of YOU that wants to participate, bring it on. I'll see you in court!” 🔥 “I can say unequivocally that I never listen to the fake news mafia.” “And as when they get louder, it just means I'm doing my job. This FBI director has been on the job twice as many days as every director before me. What that means is I've taken half as many days off as those before me.” “I'm the first one in. I'm the last one out. I'm like an everyday American who loves his country, loves his sport of hockey, and champions my friends when they raise a gold medal and invite me in to celebrate.” FBI Director Kash Patel

🚨 NOW: FBI Director Kash Patel just MIC DROPPED the fake news Q: Can you say definitively that you have not been intoxicated or absent during your tenure PATEL: “I've NEVER been intoxicated on the job, and that is why we filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit. And any one of YOU that wants to participate, bring it on. I'll see you in court!” 🔥 “I can say unequivocally that I never listen to the fake news mafia.” “And as when they get louder, it just means I'm doing my job. This FBI director has been on the job twice as many days as every director before me. What that means is I've taken half as many days off as those before me.” “I'm the first one in. I'm the last one out. I'm like an everyday American who loves his country, loves his sport of hockey, and champions my friends when they raise a gold medal and invite me in to celebrate.” FBI Director Kash Patel

Eric Daugherty

2,245,145 views • 4 months ago

🚨 NOW: FBI Director Kash Patel just MIC DROPPED the fake news Q: Can you say definitively that you have not been intoxicated or absent during your tenure PATEL: “I've NEVER been intoxicated on the job, and that is why we filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit. And any one of YOU that wants to participate, bring it on. I'll see you in court!” 🔥 “I can say unequivocally that I never listen to the fake news mafia.” “And as when they get louder, it just means I'm doing my job. This FBI director has been on the job twice as many days as every director before me. What that means is I've taken half as many days off as those before me.” “I'm the first one in. I'm the last one out. I'm like an everyday American who loves his country, loves his sport of hockey, and champions my friends when they raise a gold medal and invite me in to celebrate.” FBI Director Kash Patel

🚨 NOW: FBI Director Kash Patel just MIC DROPPED the fake news Q: Can you say definitively that you have not been intoxicated or absent during your tenure PATEL: “I've NEVER been intoxicated on the job, and that is why we filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit. And any one of YOU that wants to participate, bring it on. I'll see you in court!” 🔥 “I can say unequivocally that I never listen to the fake news mafia.” “And as when they get louder, it just means I'm doing my job. This FBI director has been on the job twice as many days as every director before me. What that means is I've taken half as many days off as those before me.” “I'm the first one in. I'm the last one out. I'm like an everyday American who loves his country, loves his sport of hockey, and champions my friends when they raise a gold medal and invite me in to celebrate.” FBI Director Kash Patel

War Correspondent

1,145,201 views • 2 months ago

FBI Director Kash Patel sued the Atlantic and a staff writer for $250 million over a “defamatory” piece against him. The article alleged Patel engaged in “excessive drinking” while leading the FBI. "I’ve never been intoxicated on the job," Patel said.

FBI Director Kash Patel sued the Atlantic and a staff writer for $250 million over a “defamatory” piece against him. The article alleged Patel engaged in “excessive drinking” while leading the FBI. "I’ve never been intoxicated on the job," Patel said.

The Washington Post

109,273 views • 4 months ago

REPORTER: Can you say definitively that you have not been intoxicated or absent during your tenure as FBI director? KASH PATEL: I can say unequivocally that I never listen to the fake news mafia. This FBI director has been on the job twice as many days as every director before me. I've taken half as many days off.

REPORTER: Can you say definitively that you have not been intoxicated or absent during your tenure as FBI director? KASH PATEL: I can say unequivocally that I never listen to the fake news mafia. This FBI director has been on the job twice as many days as every director before me. I've taken half as many days off.

Aaron Rupar

2,011,031 views • 4 months ago

'I've never been intoxicated on the job and that is why we filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit,' FBI Director Kash Patel told reporters, responding directly to the Atlantic article alleging the director had a drinking problem that could pose a threat to national security

'I've never been intoxicated on the job and that is why we filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit,' FBI Director Kash Patel told reporters, responding directly to the Atlantic article alleging the director had a drinking problem that could pose a threat to national security

Reuters

60,871 views • 4 months ago

PATEL DENIES DRINKING ALLEGATIONS IN SENATE EXCHANGE: 'The View' co-hosts weigh in on FBI Director Kash Patel being in the hot seat Wednesday at a Senate budget hearing over reports from 'The Atlantic' that he was excessively drinking on the job.

PATEL DENIES DRINKING ALLEGATIONS IN SENATE EXCHANGE: 'The View' co-hosts weigh in on FBI Director Kash Patel being in the hot seat Wednesday at a Senate budget hearing over reports from 'The Atlantic' that he was excessively drinking on the job.

The View

16,913 views • 3 months ago

FBI Director Kash Patel on The Atlantic 'MIA' report: 'First one in… last one out — NEVER INTOXICATED on the job' Says that’s why a $250M defamation lawsuit was filed 'Anyone who wants to join? BRING IT ON — SEE YOU IN COURT!'

FBI Director Kash Patel on The Atlantic 'MIA' report: 'First one in… last one out — NEVER INTOXICATED on the job' Says that’s why a $250M defamation lawsuit was filed 'Anyone who wants to join? BRING IT ON — SEE YOU IN COURT!'

RT

75,342 views • 4 months ago

The odds are at 60% that Kash Patel will be OUT as FBI Director before Summer. How do you think he has done on the job so far and should he stay or go?

The odds are at 60% that Kash Patel will be OUT as FBI Director before Summer. How do you think he has done on the job so far and should he stay or go?

AmericanPapaBear™

15,588 views • 4 months ago

FBI Director Kash Patel denied he was ever ‘intoxicated on the job’ or absent from duty following a report published in The Atlantic. He’s filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against the magazine for its report alleging his behaviour posed risks to US security.

FBI Director Kash Patel denied he was ever ‘intoxicated on the job’ or absent from duty following a report published in The Atlantic. He’s filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against the magazine for its report alleging his behaviour posed risks to US security.

Al Jazeera English

55,706 views • 4 months ago

FBI Director Kash Patel lashed out at Democratic lawmakers during a congressional budget hearing on Tuesday, denying allegations that his “excessive drinking” has impaired his ability to do his job.

FBI Director Kash Patel lashed out at Democratic lawmakers during a congressional budget hearing on Tuesday, denying allegations that his “excessive drinking” has impaired his ability to do his job.

The Washington Post

36,652 views • 3 months ago

JUST NOW: In a jaw-dropping move, FBI Director Kash Patel announced a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over its April 17 article alleging a drinking problem that threatens national security, and Patel also denied any on-the-job intoxication.

JUST NOW: In a jaw-dropping move, FBI Director Kash Patel announced a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over its April 17 article alleging a drinking problem that threatens national security, and Patel also denied any on-the-job intoxication.

WORLD NEWS

19,284 views • 4 months ago

Chuck Schumer continues to lash out at the FBI Director, demanding “Kash Patel must resign immediately!…He has not shown he has the skill required for the job.” “Every day Kash Patel remains in this job is another day that undermines the FBI and its mission. Take yesterday’s press conference. The head of the FBI…spent the entire time getting into fights with reporters about his alleged drunken behavior, his partying, his overall fitness for the job…This has become a dangerous, unacceptable distraction for the FBI.”

Chuck Schumer continues to lash out at the FBI Director, demanding “Kash Patel must resign immediately!…He has not shown he has the skill required for the job.” “Every day Kash Patel remains in this job is another day that undermines the FBI and its mission. Take yesterday’s press conference. The head of the FBI…spent the entire time getting into fights with reporters about his alleged drunken behavior, his partying, his overall fitness for the job…This has become a dangerous, unacceptable distraction for the FBI.”

Julia 🇺🇸

15,891 views • 4 months ago

Glenn Beck confirms that the Epstein files and full client list will be released in the next 10 days. He claims that on his first day as FBI Director, Kash Patel will demand the list and files be made public. Kash Patel needs to be confirmed as FBI Director.

Glenn Beck confirms that the Epstein files and full client list will be released in the next 10 days. He claims that on his first day as FBI Director, Kash Patel will demand the list and files be made public. Kash Patel needs to be confirmed as FBI Director.

Shadow of Ezra

235,035 views • 1 year ago

"With Kash Patel, though we should be clear, there’s not exactly been a vociferous defense from the president for the FBI director, but he also still has his job, despite questions about his job performance, including those raised within the ranks of the FBI," said Jonathan Lemire.

"With Kash Patel, though we should be clear, there’s not exactly been a vociferous defense from the president for the FBI director, but he also still has his job, despite questions about his job performance, including those raised within the ranks of the FBI," said Jonathan Lemire.

Washington Week with The Atlantic | PBS

143,960 views • 3 months ago

🚨 BREAKING: FBI Director Kash Patel just SUED The Atlantic for a whopping $250 MILLION DOLLARS over defamation The fake news claimed he gets drunk all the time and constantly has "unexplained absences" FAFO! Hold the fake news accountable! "You want to attack my character? Come at me. I'LL SEE YOU IN COURT!" "We have to fight back against the fake news." "If the fake news mafia isn't hitting you with baseless info, you're not doing your JOB." "I won't tolerate their attacks on me because in their indirect attacks on the men and women of the FBI that we've cleaned up." "If I'm not doing my job, if I'm not working, then how is it that the FBI delivered the safest America under President Trump's leadership in the history of our COUNTRY?" FBI Director Kash Patel

🚨 BREAKING: FBI Director Kash Patel just SUED The Atlantic for a whopping $250 MILLION DOLLARS over defamation The fake news claimed he gets drunk all the time and constantly has "unexplained absences" FAFO! Hold the fake news accountable! "You want to attack my character? Come at me. I'LL SEE YOU IN COURT!" "We have to fight back against the fake news." "If the fake news mafia isn't hitting you with baseless info, you're not doing your JOB." "I won't tolerate their attacks on me because in their indirect attacks on the men and women of the FBI that we've cleaned up." "If I'm not doing my job, if I'm not working, then how is it that the FBI delivered the safest America under President Trump's leadership in the history of our COUNTRY?" FBI Director Kash Patel

Eric Daugherty

67,912 views • 4 months ago

🚨 WOW! FBI Director Kash Patel is SUING The Atlantic after they reported he gets drunk all the time and constantly has "unexplained absences" "You want to attack my character? Come at me. I'LL SEE YOU IN COURT!" "Absolutely. [The lawsuit] is coming TOMORROW. FOR DEFAMATION." "We have to fight back against the fake news." "If the fake news mafia isn't hitting you with baseless info, you're not doing your JOB." "I won't tolerate their attacks on me because in their indirect attacks on the men and women of the FBI that we've cleaned up." "If I'm not doing my job, if I'm not working, then how is it that the FBI delivered the safest America under President Trump's leadership in the history of our COUNTRY?" FBI Director Kash Patel

🚨 WOW! FBI Director Kash Patel is SUING The Atlantic after they reported he gets drunk all the time and constantly has "unexplained absences" "You want to attack my character? Come at me. I'LL SEE YOU IN COURT!" "Absolutely. [The lawsuit] is coming TOMORROW. FOR DEFAMATION." "We have to fight back against the fake news." "If the fake news mafia isn't hitting you with baseless info, you're not doing your JOB." "I won't tolerate their attacks on me because in their indirect attacks on the men and women of the FBI that we've cleaned up." "If I'm not doing my job, if I'm not working, then how is it that the FBI delivered the safest America under President Trump's leadership in the history of our COUNTRY?" FBI Director Kash Patel

Eric Daugherty

512,220 views • 4 months ago

Kash Patel on his first day as Director of the FBI showing up in Hollywood

Kash Patel on his first day as Director of the FBI showing up in Hollywood

Autism Capital 🧩

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