FBI Director Kash Patel says he will sue The Atlantic over 'defamatory' report

Apr 19, 2026 - 13:06
FBI Director Kash Patel says he will sue The Atlantic over 'defamatory' report
FBI Director Kash Patel told Maria Bartiromo on Sunday that he planned to file a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic following a report alleging excessive drinking and misconduct. Patel denied the claims, called the story “baseless.”