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Marjorie Taylor Greene Mocks FBI Director Kash Patel at Texas Event
5/5/2026, 2:56:11 AM
Greene’s On-Stage Mockery of FBI Director Kash Patel
On April 25, former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene addressed the Ron Paul Institute in Texas. While recounting death threats she says she received after breaking with former President Donald Trump, Greene quipped, “I don’t know what he’s on,” a six-word jab at FBI Director Kash Patel that drew laughter from the audience.
Background: Patel’s Defamation Suit and Alleged Misconduct
Patel, a former Trump adviser, filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against *The Atlantic* after the magazine reported that his tenure as FBI director involved excessive drinking, unexplained absences, and the use of SWAT breaching equipment to enter his office. *The Atlantic* maintains its reporting is accurate.
Timeline
April 25 2026 – Greene’s Texas speech mocking Patel and citing death threats. In early 2025 *The Atlantic* reported Patel’s alleged misconduct, prompting his $250 million lawsuit.
Official Statements & Responses
Patel’s filing calls the Atlantic article “replete with false and obviously fabricated allegations,” which magazine defended. Spokesman Davis Ingle described Greene as “a quitter who is pathetically trying to stay relevant by going on liberal media shows to bash President Trump.” Greene said JD Vance responded “compassionately and kindly” when she forwarded the threats. No comment from chief of staff Susie Wiles or deputy chief of staff James Blair.
Criticism & Opposition
Media outlets flagged Patel’s alleged alcohol-related behavior as a concern for FBI leadership, and Greene’s mockery was noted as trivializing serious questions about the bureau’s director. Trump’s alleged remark blaming Greene for the threats underscores intra-party conflict.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The Atlantic’s claims of Patel’s drinking and need for SWAT equipment are contested by Patel’s legal filing, which denies the allegations. Greene’s claim of forwarding threats to White House officials lacks independent verification, as officials have not responded publicly.
Why It Matters
The incident illustrates fractures within the former Trump coalition, raises doubts about the FBI’s credibility, and reflects political battles over the release of Epstein-related documents.
What’s Next
White House officials are discussing a successor to Patel. Patel’s $250 million lawsuit is expected to proceed. Greene’s resignation will take effect in January 2026, ending her congressional tenure.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I did hear from Kash Patel, he said, ‘On it,’ but I haven’t heard from him since,” — Marjorie Taylor Greene
- “I don’t know what he’s on.” — Marjorie Taylor Greene
- “Marjorie Taylor Greene is a quitter who is pathetically trying to stay relevant by going on liberal media shows to bash President Trump. Unfortunately, Trump Derangement Syndrome has rotted former congresswoman Greene’s peanut-sized brain.” — Davis Ingle, White House spokesman
- “What up? It's K Dot, AKA Kash with the K, AKA the most effective FBI director this country has ever had, Kash Patel!” — Aziz Ansari, *Saturday Night Live*
