Democracy Dies in DarknessThe FBI director offered a brash defense to questions centering on a recent news report alleging that his “excessive drinking” impaired his ability to do the job.May 12, 2026FBI Director Kash Patel testifies during a Senate hearing Tuesday. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)FBI Director Kash Patel lashed out at Democratic lawmakers during a congressional budget hearing Tuesday, offering a brash defense to their questions centering on a recent news report alleging that his “excessive drinking” has impaired his ability to do his job.
Kash Patel lashes out as lawmakers question ‘excessive drinking’
The FBI director offered a brash defense to questions centering on a recent news report alleging that his “excessive drinking” impaired his ability to do the job.
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