FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino Reportedly Out Amidst Major Screw-Ups
The Damage ReportDecember 16, 20258 min124,999 views
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- π¨ Reports suggest FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino may be on their way out due to significant missteps.
- π‘ Three FBI sources have spoken to the media, indicating a potential downfall for both leaders.
Kash Patel's Bungled Responses
- π― Patel is accused of bungling responses to tragedies, including a recent shooting at Brown University, making him a "laughingstock."
- π¦ After the Brown shooting, Patel tweeted about apprehending a "person of interest" using geolocation, but this individual was later released due to lack of evidence.
- π€¦ This marks the second time Patel has prematurely announced the capture of a suspect, the first being after the killing of Charlie Kirk, leading to public confusion and fear.
Dan Bongino's Absence and Lack of Credibility
- πΆ Bongino has reportedly not shown up to work for over two weeks, leading to speculation he has already left the agency.
- π« FBI staffers indicated that "nobody here will miss him," citing his lack of credibility.
- ποΈ Bongino, who previously worked as a Secret Service agent and NYPD officer, is described as a "crappy podcaster" with no prior FBI experience.
FBI Morale and Leadership Concerns
- π Sources claim the FBI is in "shambles" with morale at an all-time low, attributed to leadership issues.
- π€· The selection of Patel, described as a "fawning, sickopantic conspiracy theorist" and author of a children's book, is questioned.
- π« Even if Bongino remains, an FBI source stated he has "no future here."
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