Criticism of FBI Directors Patel and Bongino by Judicial Watch
Formerly conservative heavyweights, FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino are losing the confidence of the MAGA movement due to perceived lack of transparency and failure to bring meaningful change to the FBI. Judicial Watch criticized their handling of the Jan. 6 investigations and the Epstein files.
Key Points
- Formerly conservative heavyweights losing confidence of the MAGA movement
- Concerns about Patel and Bongino being influenced by bureau norms
- Specific criticism of Patel's appointment of Steven Jensen and lack of transparency on Epstein files
- Warning that time is running out for them to make a historic impact
Cons
- Lack of transparency on the Epstein files
- Perceived failure to bring meaningful change to the FBI
- Criticism from conservative insiders and watchdog group Judicial Watch