April 19, 2026
Kash Patel doubles down on lawsuit against The Atlantic, slams outlet as ‘fake news mafia’
FBI Director Kash Patel says he will file a defamation lawsuit by Monday against The Atlantic over a report citing anonymous sources alleging misconduct.
TL;DR
- FBI Director Kash Patel plans to file a lawsuit against The Atlantic by Monday.
- The lawsuit stems from a report alleging misconduct, including excessive drinking and erratic behavior, based on anonymous sources.
- Patel denies the allegations, calling the report 'fake news mafia' and politically motivated.
- He cited FBI accomplishments, such as crime reduction and arrests, as evidence against the claims.
- The Atlantic maintains confidence in its reporting and stands by the story.
- Patel's attorney claims the report contained false and defamatory assertions and that the magazine had insufficient time to respond.