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Former FBI Agents Slam Patel's Leadership Amid Terror Threats

3/19/2026

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Former FBI agents criticized Director Kash Patel for handling terrorist threats after U.S. President Donald Trump’s Iran conflict, saying he focused on non-security issues and missed opportunities.
Columnist Miranda Devine echoed these concerns, citing terror incidents and claiming Patel's leadership demoralizes agents.
Patel's team defended him, stating that blame for past terrorist actions should not fall on him.
The ongoing debate reveals deep divisions about the FBI's effectiveness under current leadership.

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Former FBI agents criticized Director Kash Patel for handling terrorist threats after U.S. President Donald Trump’s Iran conflict, saying he focused on non-security issues and missed opportunities.
Columnist Miranda Devine echoed these concerns, citing terror incidents and claiming Patel's leadership demoralizes agents.
Patel's team defended him, stating that blame for past terrorist actions should not fall on him.
The ongoing debate reveals deep divisions about the FBI's effectiveness under current leadership.