Patel Fires Back at ‘Defamatory’ Report, Vows Court Showdown
1 sourceUpdated Apr 18, 2026
A high-stakes clash between the nation’s top law enforcement official and a major media outlet is brewing after FBI Director Kash Patel threatened legal action over a report he says is riddled with falsehoods. According…
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