Patel says he’ll sue Atlantic for defamation over report on heavy drinking
- Posted on April 19, 2026
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Patel says he’ll sue Atlantic for defamation over report on heavy drinking

FBI Director Kash Patel said Sunday that he will sue The Atlantic for defamation after the magazine published a Friday story detailing his alleged drinking habits and absences from the bureau. “Abs…