Cash Patel’s Leadership Under Fire After Charlie Kirk Assassination

An explosive new report has emerged that could spell disaster for FBI Director Cash Patel, painting a picture of an agency in turmoil under his leadership. According to a 115-page document compiled by both active-duty and retired FBI officials, the bureau is “completely rudderless” and “all effed up” under Patel—a damning assessment that confirms the growing concerns about his tenure.

From the outset, Patel’s first ten months as FBI director have been riddled with high-profile missteps. The report highlights several critical failures:

Prematurely Announcing Threats – Patel allegedly claimed the FBI had thwarted a potential terror attack, only for the suspect to escape.

False Arrest Claims – He twice declared that Charlie Kirk’s suspected killer was in custody when they were not, forcing public retractions.

Overzealous Public Announcements – Patel announced a full-scale manhunt for a National Guard attacker who was already in custody, demonstrating a pattern of over-indexing on optics at the expense of effective operations.

But the scrutiny doesn’t stop at investigative failures. Multiple sources allege that Patel has been misusing taxpayer dollars for personal indulgences, flying his girlfriend on government jets for luxurious vacations, and even providing her with SWAT-level security. Comparisons to past directors only deepen the criticism: where one former director took 10 reimbursed flights over four years, Patel has already exceeded a dozen in less than a year, including a lavish Scotland golf trip with friends and former Navy SEALs.

The report also details a bizarre incident following the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. Patel allegedly threw a tantrum at Utah Valley University, refusing to leave the plane without a medium-sized FBI raid jacket. After agents located a female agent’s jacket to fit him, Patel demanded Velcro SWAT patches be removed from others’ uniforms to complete the look—delaying critical investigative work for his own optics.

Sources describe Patel as insecure, ego-driven, and obsessed with projecting a “tough” image—traits reminiscent of high school students desperate to prove themselves. In one extreme example, he reportedly ordered a polygraph test to identify FBI personnel who criticized him, an act bordering on paranoia.

This report arrives amid ongoing controversy surrounding Patel’s handling of sensitive cases, including the delayed release of Epstein-related files and high-profile investigations like Charlie Kirk’s assassination. It also follows rumors that former President Trump considered firing him, which the White House denied.

While Patel may not have broken the law, the consensus among insiders is clear: under his leadership, the FBI is a rudderless ship. His obsession with personal image, combined with repeated operational missteps, has left agents frustrated and the public concerned.

As the debate over his future continues, the report underscores a critical question for U.S. national security: Can an agency tasked with safeguarding the nation function effectively under leadership so visibly in over his head?

One thing is certain: Cash Patel’s FBI tenure is shaping up to be one of the most controversial in recent history.