Kash Patel
The former Chief of Staff for the Acting U.S. Secretary of Defense.
Notable Quotes
"There is no credible information. None. If there were, I would bring the case yesterday, that he trafficked to other individuals."View Story →
""Allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold.""View Story →
"And thanks to the rapid action of the FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold."View Story →
"Thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold."View Story →
"The agency would be dedicating all necessary resources to the investigation."View Story →
"Yes, I love America and was extremely humbled when my friends, the newly minted Gold Medal winners on Team USA, invited me into the locker room to celebrate this historic moment with the boys- Greatest country on earth and greatest sport on earth."View Story →
"yes, I love America and was extremely humbled when my friends, the newly minted Gold Medal winners on Team USA, invited me into the locker room to celebrate this historic moment with the boys."View Story →
"I was extremely humbled when my friends, the newly minted Gold Medal winners on Team USA, invited me into the locker room to celebrate this historic moment with the boys."View Story →
"I was extremely humbled when my friends, the newly minted Gold Medal winners on Team USA, invited me into the locker room to celebrate this historic moment with the boys."View Story →
"I was extremely humbled when my friends, the newly minted Gold Medal winners on Team USA, invited me into the locker room to celebrate this historic moment with the boys."View Story →
"For the very concerned media - yes, I love America and was extremely humbled when my friends, the newly minted Gold Medal winners on Team USA, invited me into the locker room to celebrate this historic moment with the boys."View Story →
"Let me be clear: we will not be distracted by baseless rumors or the noise from uninformed internet anarchists and the fake news."View Story →
"I was extremely humbled when my friends, the newly minted Gold Medal winners on Team USA, invited me into the locker room to celebrate this historic moment with the boys."View Story →
"Yes, I love America and was extremely humbled when my friends, the newly minted Gold Medal winners on Team USA, invited me into the locker room to celebrate this historic moment with the boys."View Story →
"For the very concerned media - yes, I love America and was extremely humbled when my friends, the newly minted Gold Medal winners on Team USA, invited me into the locker room to celebrate this historic moment with the boys."View Story →
"Let me be clear: we will not be distracted by baseless rumors or the noise from uninformed internet anarchists and the fake news."View Story →
"I was extremely humbled when my friends, the newly minted Gold Medal winners on Team USA, invited me into the locker room to celebrate this historic moment with the boys."View Story →
"the FBI during the Biden administration had subpoenaed his phone records and those of current White House chief of staff Susie Wiles."View Story →
"The FBI during the Biden administration had subpoenaed his phone records and those of current White House chief of staff Susie Wiles."View Story →
"It is outrageous and deeply alarming that the previous FBI leadership secretly subpoenaed my own phone records — along with those of now White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles — using flimsy pretexts and burying the entire process in prohibited case files designed to evade all oversight."View Story →
"Today’s FACE Act arrests with our federal partners show this FBI will never tolerate those who target, attack, or intimidate Americans peacefully exercising their right to worship freely."View Story →
"The shooting is being investigated as an act of terrorism."View Story →
"Thanks to a group of brave students who stepped in and subdued him – actions that undoubtedly saved lives along with the quick response of law enforcement."View Story →
""a tremendous opportunity for agents to learn and train with some of the greatest athletes on Earth""View Story →
"The campus shooting is being investigated as an act of terrorism."View Story →
"The material published online appeared authentic."View Story →
"The FBI is aware of malicious actors targeting Director Patel’s personal email information, and we have taken all necessary steps to mitigate potential risks associated with this activity."View Story →
"desmantelado cuatro de los pilares de su operación"View Story →
"Defendants are abusing their positions to claim victories that eluded them on the merits."View Story →
"internally paralyzed by fear."View Story →
"Let this serve as a message to any would-be leakers: we’re working these cases, and we’re making arrests."View Story →
Related Stories
FBI Director Kash Patel planning a trip to Russia, Politico reports - Reuters
FBI Director Kash Patel planning a trip to Russia, Politico reports Reuters
July 20, 2026FBI thwarted plot targeting White House UFC event, Patel says
US media say the plan would have involved a drone attack. The FBI boss says multiple suspects are in custody.
June 16, 2026Thunderstorms threaten Trump's UFC cage fight on the White House lawn
Thousands are expected at the mixed martial arts fight, which coincides with Trump's 80th birthday.
June 15, 2026Why this disillusioned Trump voter spends hours searching Epstein files
Many who support the president have expressed frustration with how Trump's former attorney general Pam Bondi handled the Epstein files.
April 12, 2026US Army veteran charged with leaking classified information to journalist - Reuters
US Army veteran charged with leaking classified information to journalist Reuters
April 9, 2026Exit of Trump officials including FBI director Patel under discussion, Atlantic reports - reuters.com
Exit of Trump officials including FBI director Patel under discussion, Atlantic reports reuters.com
April 3, 2026Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi
Bondi's time as America's top law enforcement officer was overshadowed by the justice department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
April 2, 2026Iran-linked hackers breach FBI director's personal email, publish photos and documents - Reuters
Iran-linked hackers breach FBI director's personal email, publish photos and documents Reuters
March 27, 2026Iran-backed hackers breach FBI director Kash Patel's personal emails
A hacker group shares Patel's purported resume and photos of him on its website, information, the FBI says, is "historical in nature".
March 27, 2026Exclusive: FBI investigation into Kash Patel was more extensive than previously reported - Reuters
Exclusive: FBI investigation into Kash Patel was more extensive than previously reported Reuters
March 24, 2026Huge Trump Iran war funding request faces stiff opposition in Congress - Reuters
Huge Trump Iran war funding request faces stiff opposition in Congress Reuters
March 19, 2026Michigan synagogue attacker's brother was Hezbollah commander, IDF says
US officials previously said the man accused of ramming a truck full of explosives into a synagogue had recently lost family in Lebanon.
March 15, 2026Iran war puts many in US on high alert, but synagogue attack shows limits - Reuters
Iran war puts many in US on high alert, but synagogue attack shows limits Reuters
March 13, 2026One dead and two injured in Virginia university shooting
A gunman opened fire at Old Dominion University in Virginia, shooting three people before students subdued him.
March 12, 2026UFC fighters to train FBI agents at Quantico
Athletes will visit the FBI academy this weekend to give a seminar on fighting techniques and tactics.
March 12, 2026One person dies after Virginia university shooting, 2 in stable condition - Reuters
One person dies after Virginia university shooting, 2 in stable condition Reuters
March 12, 2026Unanswered questions as search for Nancy Guthrie enters a new month
The disappearance of the mother of TV presenter Savannah Guthrie captivated the US, but police have not made any arrests.
March 8, 2026DOJ charges 30 more people in Minnesota anti-ICE church protest
Ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon was one of the original nine defendants arrested last month
February 28, 2026At least 10 FBI agents who worked on Trump investigation fired
The terminated FBI staffers all participated in a probe into Trump's handling of classified documents after his first term.
February 26, 2026Hillary Clinton to testify in congressional Epstein probe - Reuters
Hillary Clinton to testify in congressional Epstein probe Reuters
February 26, 2026Exclusive: FBI obtained Kash Patel and Susie Wiles phone records during Biden administration - Reuters
Exclusive: FBI obtained Kash Patel and Susie Wiles phone records during Biden administration Reuters
February 25, 2026FBI chief Patel's travel, decision-making hampered investigations, Senate Democrat says - Reuters
FBI chief Patel's travel, decision-making hampered investigations, Senate Democrat says Reuters
February 24, 2026What to watch for during Trump's State of the Union address
BBC Washington correspondent Daniel Bush on who may skip the speech, why the president is fuming at the Supreme Court, and what policies could, or couldn’t, be in for a shake‑up.
February 23, 2026FBI director defends Winter Olympics celebration with USA hockey team
Patel's trip came the same day as an armed intruder was shot at the president's Florida resort.
February 23, 2026Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence, Secret Service says
The suspect was carrying a shotgun and fuel can when he was killed, officers said. Trump was in Washington DC at the time.
February 22, 2026Law enforcement kills armed man seeking to enter Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, officials say - Reuters
Law enforcement kills armed man seeking to enter Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, officials say Reuters
February 22, 2026Why haven't more Americans faced charges in the Epstein case?
Sarah Smith explains why so far, no Americans, beyond Epstein and Maxwell, have faced criminal investigations.
February 19, 2026