Kash Patel is 'completely inept': Ex-Senior FBI official

Leadership & Scrutiny - Kosh Patel faces scrutiny regarding his leadership and decision-making, particularly concerning the Charlie Kirk assassination probe [3] - Patel's handling of the Kirk investigation, the Epstein files, and the firing of senior FBI officials are under criticism [10] - A lawsuit alleges Patel fired the former acting director of the FBI for political reasons, suggesting the FBI is captured by politics [17] Resource Allocation & Priorities - An entire domestic terrorism squad of FBI agents in Baltimore was reassigned to immigration enforcement [11] - 20% of FBI agents have been reassigned to immigration enforcement, a larger reassignment than after 9/11 [13] - Sources indicate counter intelligence, countering China, white collar fraud, and child exploitation are receiving less attention due to the focus on immigration enforcement [15] Political Influence & Independence - Concerns are raised about the FBI's independence and whether Patel is following White House orders [19] - The need for an effective, apolitical FBI is emphasized, with concerns that Patel's leadership is compromising this [21] - Patel's qualifications for the job are questioned, with his loyalty to the president being highlighted as his primary qualification [23]