April 25, 2026
The Atlantic reporter behind Kash Patel report says she's since been 'inundated' by sources reaffirming claims
The Atlantic's Sarah Fitzpatrick said she's been "inundated" by sources reaffirming her bombshell report about FBI Director Kash Patel, who filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit.
TL;DR
- The Atlantic staff writer Sarah Fitzpatrick stands by her report about FBI Director Kash Patel.
- Fitzpatrick claims she has received "inundated" responses from government officials reaffirming her reporting.
- Kash Patel has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, calling the report a "hit piece" with false allegations.
- The report alleged instances of "erratic behavior," "excessive drinking," and "unexplained absences" by Patel.
- The FBI has pushed back against the report, calling it "defamatory lies" and a distraction.
- Several members of the Trump administration have expressed support for Patel.