FBI Director Kash Patel ripped allegations from the Atlantic that claimed he had a drinking problem, telling reporters in a press conference on Tuesday evening, “Any one of you that wants to participate, bring it on, I’ll see you in court.” Patel filed a lawsuit against the Atlantic and its reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick on Monday […]
Kash Patel clashes with media on alcohol use, insists he’s never been drunk on job
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Sat 12:46 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
The head of the FBI has a drinking problem? The agency denies it and announces a lawsuit
Sun 04:23 - Washington Examiner
Patel threatens to sue Atlantic over story alleging excessive drinking
Sun 15:35 - The Hill
Patel says he'll sue Atlantic for defamation over report on heavy drinking
Sun 16:17 - Fox News
Kash Patel doubles down on lawsuit against The Atlantic, slams outlet as ‘fake news mafia’
Sun 19:08 - Washington Examiner
Patel cites FBI successes under Trump when asked about reported drinking problem
Sun 20:36 - France 24
Up to the job? FBI Chief’s ‘questionable’ conduct
Mon 14:55 - The Hill
Patel sues Atlantic over report on job performance, alcohol use
Mon 14:55 - Fox News
FBI Director Kash Patel files $250 million lawsuit against The Atlantic over 'defamatory hit piece'
Mon 15:41 - Washington Examiner
Kash Patel files $250 million defamation lawsuit against the Atlantic over drinking allegations
Mon 17:55 - Euronews
FBI director Kash Patel files $250ml defamation suit against The Atlantic
Tue 04:42 - TVN24 (PL)
"Gross alcohol intoxication." The head of the FBI is suing
Tue 05:02 - Handelsblatt Politik
Media: FBI chief Kash Patel sues “The Atlantic” – “Valicious attack”
Tue 08:08 - n-tv Politik
“Fabricated allegations”: FBI chief sues US magazine for $250 million
Tue 11:59 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic over an article accusing him of being drunk
Tue 13:39 - The Hill
House Republican on Patel reported alcohol use: ‘As long as it doesn’t affect his job ... I’m cool’
Tue 19:50 - DN (SE)
Björn af Kleen: That's why the FBI chief's alleged drunkenness is a problem
Tue 19:55 - Fox News
Left-wing group chases proof of Kash Patel's alleged 'excessive drinking' as Dems eye FBI director's ouster
Tue 22:30 - The Hill
Patel gets in shouting match with reporter as he defends job performance
Wed 01:17 - Fox News
Kash Patel clashes with NBC reporter over 'baseless' Atlantic story allegations at news conference
Wed 01:29 - Washington Examiner
Kash Patel clashes with media on alcohol use, insists he’s never been drunk on job