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Democrats Accuse FBI Director of $1 M MAGA Bonus Scheme

6/17/2026

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Democrats allege FBI Director Kash Patel funneled over $1 million of taxpayer funds into a bonus program for MAGA-loyal agents.
Rep. Jamie Raskin wrote on June 16 demanding an explanation, saying agents got about $8,000 biweekly, up to $40,000 each, exceeding caps and draining the FBI’s bonus reserve.
The inquiry also cites reports of Patel’s alleged drinking on duty, use of FBI jets, and dismissal of agents probing U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Democrats allege FBI Director Kash Patel funneled over $1 million of taxpayer funds into a bonus program for MAGA-loyal agents.
Rep. Jamie Raskin wrote on June 16 demanding an explanation, saying agents got about $8,000 biweekly, up to $40,000 each, exceeding caps and draining the FBI’s bonus reserve.
The inquiry also cites reports of Patel’s alleged drinking on duty, use of FBI jets, and dismissal of agents probing U.S. President Donald Trump.