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Patel Sues Atlantic $250M After Raskin Calls Him “On-Run”

4/23/2026

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Raskin Accuses Patel

Rep. Jamie Raskin claimed FBI Director Kash Patel is “on the run” and urged an alcohol-disorder test.
Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic in a Washington district court.
The Atlantic said it stands by its reporting and will vigorously defend the lawsuit.
A House Judiciary Committee spokesperson called the allegations partisan and requested Patel submit test results.

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Raskin Accuses Patel

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) called FBI Director Kash Patel unqualified and accused him of political favoritism toward President Donald Trump.
The accusation alleges that FBI Director Kash Patel abused his office in Washington.
A House Judiciary Committee spokesperson called the allegations an unserious partisan attack.
Raskin said Patel used FBI resources to target Jan 6 defendants and flew girlfriend on planes.

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Raskin Accuses Patel

Rep. Jamie Raskin claimed FBI Director Kash Patel is “on the run” and urged an alcohol-disorder test.
Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic in a Washington district court.
The Atlantic said it stands by its reporting and will vigorously defend the lawsuit.
A House Judiciary Committee spokesperson called the allegations partisan and requested Patel submit test results.

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