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FBI Director Kash Patel fires back at drinking allegations

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English May 13, 2026 at 1:46 AM

play Live Sign upShow navigation menuplay Live Click here to searchsearchSign upToggle PlayFBI Director Kash Patel fires back at drinking allegations during Senate hearing

FBI Director Kash Patel and Senator Chris Van Hollen had a heated exchange during a Senate budget hearing after Van Hollen questioned Patel about drinking allegations first reported by The Atlantic magazine. Patel called the claims “unequivocally, categorically false.”

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