FBI staffers raise concerns about Director Kash Patel's behavior, report says

NPR | By Leila Fadel

Published April 20, 2026 at 4:42 AM EDT

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Sarah Fitzpatrick, staff writer at The Atlantic, about concerns raised by FBI staff members about the leadership of Director Kash Patel.

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