Democrats Mock Reported Personalized Patel Bourbon: ‘Notes of Insecurity, Narcissism’
The Atlantic said eight sources confirmed Patel gave the engraved bottles to FBI staff and civilians, sometimes on official business.
- FBI Director Kash Patel allegedly distributed customized Woodford Reserve bourbon bottles to staff and civilians, with bottles engraved featuring an FBI shield and his preferred spelling, "KA$H."
- This report follows an article by Sarah Fitzpatrick last month alleging Patel displayed "excessive drinking and unexplained absences," which Patel strongly denied by filing a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic.
- Eight sources told The Atlantic that Patel distributed gifts during official business, sometimes using DOJ aircraft for transport to Milan; former agents described the personalized bourbon as "demoralizing."
- FBI assistant director Ben Williamson stated, "The Atlantic's premise is false and misleading," and described the gifts as routine, insisting Patel follows all applicable ethical guidelines.
- Meanwhile, the FBI is investigating potential leaks from Fitzpatrick's reporting, while The Atlantic noted Patel's merchandise history includes orange camo hoodies and trucker caps still available online.
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Democrats mock reported personalized Patel bourbon: ‘Notes of insecurity, narcissism’
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee mocked FBI Director Kash Patel after a new report came out saying the Trump administration official occasionally travels with a “personalized branded bourbon” engraved with his name and title. “The Kash Patel bourbon: strong notes of insecurity, narcissism, incompetence and alcohol-fueled national security risk,” the lawmakers wrote in a…
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