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FBI Director Patel to Sue The Atlantic Over Report

4/18/2026

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  • FBI Director Kash Patel plans to sue The Atlantic over a report alleging excessive drinking and paranoia about being fired.
  • The article claims Patel's paranoia about being fired and alarms among FBI officials.
  • Patel's attorney Jesse Binnall calls the report categorically false, citing unreliable sources.
  • Journalist Sarah Fitzpatrick maintains the reporting is accurate, citing interviews with current and former FBI officials.