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Will Kash Patel be fired next? Bombshell report reveals Trump's real plans amid ‘alcoholism’ row
White House officials indicate that FBI Director Kash Patel may be fired soon, following a tumultuous week that raised concerns about his leadership.
According to Politico, White House officials have hinted that the Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel may soon be fired following a turbulent week of news that exposed him.
The sources have suggested that Patel’s dismissal is “only a matter of time,” reflecting growing dissatisfaction within sections of the administration over his leadership of the FBI.
Politico's Dasha Burns wrote on X, “A top White House official tells me that Kash Patel is likely the next Cabinet-level official to go. “It’s only a matter of time,” the official, who was granted anonymity to discuss the sensitive matter, told me.”
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Mounting controversies could be the reason
Burns on X wrote, “There are several reasons, the official said, but top among them is the number of negative stories centered on Patel is 'not a good look for a Cabinet secretary,' and Trump is fed up with the level of distraction.”
Recent reporting by The Atlantic has opened the door to various controversies and alleged that Patel had episodes of “conspicuous inebriation and unexplained absences.” He has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, denying allegations that he engaged in excessive drinking or was frequently absent from duty.
The article outlines concerns that internal FBI actions under his direction have been expressed in additional stories. Unpredictable behavior, changes in management, and controversial hiring and investigative choices are among the allegations the article outlines.
On Friday, April 24, information about Patel's two alcohol-related arrests surfaced.
According to a 2005 letter obtained by The Intercept from the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office, Patel was arrested once for public intoxication and once for public urination after leaving a bar.
The New York Times reported in February that Patel instructed FBI agents to provide Alexis Wilkins, his girlfriend, with a full-time security detail. The FBI told The Times that she needed the security because she had been threatened with death. The New York Times revealed on Wednesday, April 22, that the FBI started looking into reporter Elizabeth Williamson in March following the article's publication.
Read more: Kash Patel was held twice for public intoxication, urination, new report reveals
Will Kash Patel be fired?
Politico claims that Trump routinely changes his mind. However, this is the moment if the president wants to give the impression that he is reorganizing his Cabinet ahead of the midterm elections.
In this most recent purge, Trump has already sacked Labor director Lori Chavez-DeRemer, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, and AG Pam Bondi before the crucial November midterm elections.
According to a report by Kalshi, there is an 88% chance that Patel will either leave or resign from his role of FBI Director before August 1, 2026 and a 37% chance that he will leave before May 1, 2026.
