Is There Anything Kash Patel Won’t Do for Trump Before the Midterms?

FBI Director Kash Patel has been eager to aid the Justice Department in indicting alleged culprits and creating headlines to please President Trump before the midterms. Patel has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic and himself for reporting on excessive drinking and unexplained absences. Patel has been briefed on FBI investigations into election integrity in multiple states, likely at the White House’s behest.

However, no new findings have emerged, and Patel has expressed frustration. The FBI's focus on the 2020 election marks a significant shift from its historical approach, and Patel's aggressive pursuit of the conspiracy theory has helped him keep his job. Patel's unique approach has kept him on the president's good side, while his predecessors would have maintained a more independent stance.

When asked about the FBI's pivot, Patel sent a cryptic response involving a Jet Ski graphic from an unrelated story. FBI officials publicly defended Patel, claiming the reporting was false and emphasizing the bureau's commitment to election security.