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FBI Director Slams NYT Report as "NYTrash"

10/14/2025

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FBI Director Kash Patel criticized The New York Times for a report alleging Pam Bondi and Todd Blanche bonded over their disdain for him, calling it "NYTrash" and exaggerated.
The Times article suggested Bondi and Blanche's relationship improved after Blanche defended Bondi regarding the Epstein files.
Bondi and Blanche reportedly view Patel as unqualified and uncooperative.
The Times defended its reporting as based on conversations with seven officials.

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FBI Director Kash Patel criticized The New York Times for a report alleging Pam Bondi and Todd Blanche bonded over their disdain for him, calling it "NYTrash" and exaggerated.
The Times article suggested Bondi and Blanche's relationship improved after Blanche defended Bondi regarding the Epstein files.
Bondi and Blanche reportedly view Patel as unqualified and uncooperative.
The Times defended its reporting as based on conversations with seven officials.