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Kash Patel threatens lawsuit over alleged alcohol problems
politics Apr 18, 2026, 1:52 AM
Kash Patel threatens lawsuit over alleged alcohol problems
  • Kash Patel has issued a statement calling The Atlantic article false and defamatory, threatening legal action against the magazine.
  • The Atlantic's report included claims of excessive drinking and erratic behavior based on interviews with over two dozen sources.
  • Patel's allegations have raised questions about his leadership at the FBI amid national security concerns, prompting both public defense and backlash.
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