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Get Kash Patel Out of the FBI—NOW!

2026-04-18 News & Politics
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Tim Miller reacts to a jaw-dropping article in The Atlantic which alleges that FBI Director Kash Patel was repeatedly unreachable on the job—including an incident where security considered breaching a locked door to wake him. From a bizarre meltdown over a computer login to allegations of heavy drinking, missed briefings, and weekends in Vegas, Tim takes on this shocking report. Read Sarah Fitzpatrick’s article in The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/04/kash-patel-fbi-director-drinking-absences/686839/ Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:57 Kash Patel freakout 00:02:12 The "lockout" fallout 00:04:18 Drinking concerns 00:07:39 Passed out and unreachable 00:09:57 Why it matters 00:11:26 Wrap up

Top Comments (10)

@TraceyBurton-gs6jm 2026-04-18

His behaviour in the dressing room at The Winter Olympics was all the proof you needed.

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@katgyrldotca 2026-04-18

I love that he's clearly in a constant state of fear & anxiety, I hope it destroys him.

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@coriehiram9666 2026-04-18

Patel is MIA even when he's in his office.

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@CleaAustin 2026-04-19

If anyone passed out in their office and the door had to be knocked down would be fired on the spot

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@CLC-q1p 2026-04-20

Kash Patel suing The Atlantic is the political equivalent of a guy setting off the fire alarm because the mirror was mean to him. When a story says you’re erratic, missing in action, and acting like a frat-house mascot with a badge, filing a $250 million tantrum doesn’t make you look falsely accused; it makes you look like the article hit a nerve hard enough to bill by the hour.

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@scottread 2026-04-18

Elect a clown and you get a circus.

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@TheMoseswoman 2026-04-18

It happens when you are in over your head in a high profile job. The insecurity must be maddening.

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@lindaweitman8564 2026-04-18

He's totally unqualified for the job he's in.

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@MaartenVet-ce9px 2026-04-19

If he's that paranoid all the time, sounds like he's got a problem with something stronger than booze

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@suegoward2252 2026-04-18

Elect a criminal (34 Felony counts) expect a corrupt crime spree!!!

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