Archive · 1 Dec 2025
FBI Agents Criticize Kash Patel's Leadership
Some FBI agents wrote a report saying they don't like their new boss, Kash Patel.
They think he's not doing a good job because he doesn't have enough experience.
They also say he and his deputy, Dan Bongino, are making the FBI look bad.
The agents gave examples of things Patel did that they didn't like, like using FBI planes for personal trips.
The President, Donald Trump, says Patel is doing a great job, but the agents disagree.
The White House says there are no plans to replace Patel.
24 FBI agents presented a report criticizing Director Kash Patel's leadership to congressional committees.
The report describes the FBI as 'rudderless' under Patel, with his deputy Dan Bongino labeled as a 'clown'.
Agents claim Patel lacks experience and has created a 'culture of mistrust' within the bureau.
Controversial decisions include using FBI resources for personal trips and redeploying agents to redact Epstein files.
President Trump supports Patel, while the White House denies rumors of his replacement.
- Who
- FBI Director Kash Patel and his deputy Dan Bongino
- What
- A report criticizing Patel's leadership and controversial decisions
- When
- Report presented on Monday, Patel's tenure since February 2024
- Where
- Before House and Senate Judiciary Committees
- Why
- To highlight concerns about Patel's leadership and its impact on the FBI
- Report Authors
- 24 active-duty and retired FBI agents
- Report Recipients
- House and Senate Judiciary Committees
- Patel's Tenure Start
- February 2024
- White House Response
- Dismissed rumors of Patel's replacement
- Trump's Stance
- Supports Patel, calls his job 'great'