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New in SpyWeek: Kash Out? FBI Turmoil as Russian, Chinese Ops and Domestic Threats Escalate

FBI Director's Utah pratfalls, Epstein flip-flops, wrongful dismissal law suits and unrest in ranks now rile MAGAworld, not just Democrats

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Jeff Stein
Sep 14, 2025
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Kash Patel’s repeated missteps in the Charlie Kirk murder case alarmed and dismayed not just local police and FBI veterans, but pro-Trump influencers. His leadership was already in question over political firings, plunging staff morale and the Epstein files flip-flop. (Uncredited SSB News photo)

Et Tu, Rufo? Amid plunging FBI morale, disdain by MAGA world over his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, and facing mounting suits by popular former top officials over his loyalty tests and political retribution firings, FBI Director Kash Patel’s pratfalls in the Charlie Kirk murder investigation has now ignited the simmering dismay of leading right wingers. “We would be wise to take a moment and ask whether Kash Patel has what it takes to get this done,” Chris Rufo, an influential conservative activist (835,500 followers on X), posted to social media on Friday.

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