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Why FBI Officials Are Worried About the Midterms

The Atlantic Oct 08, 2026 at 07:30 PM IST

AI summary

FBI agents say Director Kash Patel is pressuring the bureau to support President Trump’s election claims, diverting resources and causing alarm ahead of the midterms. Patel has denied the allegations and sued The Atlantic for defamation, while the FBI maintains it remains united.

Key takeaways

  • Agents report Patel is eager to produce evidence that Trump won the 2020 election.
  • Resources are being redirected to investigate debunked election conspiracy theories.
  • Staff fear directives may conflict with the FBI’s traditional nonpartisan election role.
  • Patel denied the claims and filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic.
Read the original at The Atlantic

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