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FBI's Patel Hits Back at Smith Amid Major Gambling Arrests
10/25/2025
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- FBI Director Kash Patel criticized ESPN's Stephen A. Smith for claiming U.S. President Donald Trump orchestrated arrests.
- Patel announced over 30 arrests in a crackdown on illegal gambling that reportedly generated over $7 million.
- Smith warned this could signal more arrests under the Trump administration.
- Arrests included figures from the Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers.
