An explosive report from The Atlantic detailed allegations of irregular behavior and personal alcohol distribution by FBI Director Kash Patel.
Patel reportedly supplies bottles of Woodford Reserve Bourbon imprinted with “Kash Patel FBI Director,” an FBI shield, and his nickname “Ka$h.” These bottles have been gifted to both FBI employees and civilians, including at Las Vegas events.
A bottle was recently purchased by The Atlantic through an online auction. The report alleges that Patel used Justice Department planes to transport liquor.
During a training seminar with the UFC at the FBI’s Quantico facility, a bottle of bourbon reportedly went missing.
Patel reportedly “lost his mind” over the theft, threatening FBI agents with prosecution and a polygraph test.
One retired agent described the outcome as a “shitshow” that led many agents to seek legal advice. Patel reportedly brought Bourbon to Milan, where he was seen “drinking beer” with the Team USA men’s Olympic hockey team.
This behavior primarily upset President Donald Trump, a known drinker, especially when a bottle was reportedly left in the team’s locker room. The report follows previous claims of Patel being “missing in action”.
Security personnel reportedly struggled to wake him up due to his obvious intoxication; In one instance, when Patel could not be reached, officers requested SWAT-style breach devices to access Patel from behind closed doors.
The FBI claims the gift-giving is within its code of ethics and part of a decades-old tradition, although former officials say it is unheard of for a director to distribute alcohol.
Patel is currently suing atlantic Following reporting on his drinking habits, and coverage of reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick, the FBI reportedly launched an investigation against him. Additionally, his alleged behavior has left some FBI officials concerned about the future.
