FBI Director Patel Faces Criticism Over Bolton Raid Risks Amid Accountability Claims
FBI Director Patel Faces Criticism Over Bolton Raid Risks Amid Accountability Claims

FBI Director Patel Faces Criticism Over Bolton Raid Risks Amid Accountability Claims

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FBI Director Kash Patel has been actively pursuing accountability within the FBI, accusing the agency and the Department of Justice of politicization and weaponization dating back to the Obama administration, particularly highlighting the 2022 Mar-a-Lago raid on President Donald Trump's residence as unlawful. Patel's recent decision to raid John Bolton's home and office is part of his broader effort to hold what he calls the "deep state" accountable, a move praised by House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer and other Republican officials. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe criticized Patel for publicly posting about the Bolton raid on social media, arguing it unnecessarily endangers FBI agents and constitutes grandstanding. Declassified memos discovered by Patel reveal evidence that former FBI Director James Comey authorized leaks of classified information before the 2016 election, raising questions about Comey's congressional testimony. Patel and his team are also engaged in declassifying documents to expose past political abuses within the FBI and DOJ to the American public. These actions reflect a broader campaign by Patel to reform the FBI, including firing senior officials deemed responsible for past politicization.

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