Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:41am on 18 Apr 2026,Saturday International
A report by The Atlantic claims Kash Patel is increasingly anxious about losing his role, citing alleged erratic behaviour and excessive drinking. Officials described concerns over intoxication, missed meetings, and unexplained absences, calling his conduct a potential “national-security vulnerability.” In one incident, Patel reportedly panicked and told aides he had been fired after failing to log into an internal system, later attributed to a technical glitch. Some within the administration are said to be discussing replacements, though the White House has defended his tenure, crediting him with reduced crime rates. Patel’s leadership of the Federal Bureau of Investigation remains under scrutiny. (PC: Reuters)
