Comedian Tim Dillon Rips into FBI Director Kash Patel for Bungled Response to Charlie Kirk Assassination

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FBI Director Kash Patel's handling of the recent assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has raised eyebrows, particularly from comedian Tim Dillon, who questioned Patel's ability to even settle a disputes with DoorDash. Dillon made the comments on his podcast, where he wondered if Patel could secure his credit for a disputed DoorDash order. The FBI's response to the assassination was criticized, including Patel's decision to visit Utah while the manhunt was ongoing, which imposed a "huge burden" on the field office, according to Andrew McCabe, the FBI deputy director during the first Trump administration. Patel was also accused of shifting the blame to his staff, calling their operation a "Mickey Mouse operation" in a call last week.

Key Takeaways:

  • Comedian Tim Dillon questioned FBI Director Kash Patel's ability to settle a dispute with DoorDash, suggesting he couldn't even secure his credit for a $11.90 order.
  • Patel was criticized for his handling of the Charlie Kirk assassination, including visiting Utah while the manhunt was ongoing, which imposed a "huge burden" on the field office.
  • Andrew McCabe, the FBI deputy director during the first Trump administration, said Patton's move imposed a huge burden on the field office, forcing them to figure out arrangements and address security concerns while an investigation was still active.
  • Patel was accused of shifting the blame to his staff, calling their operation a "Mickey Mouse operation" in a call last week.
  • President Donald Trump signaled continued faith in Patel, saying the FBI "has done a great job" and that he was "very proud of the FBI".
  • The FBI said it is working to hold Kirk's killer accountable, but has not provided any updates on the status of the investigation.

Statistics:

  • $11.90: the disputed credit amount Dillon questioned Patel being able to secure.
  • 200: the number of agents whom Patel allegedly dressed down in a call last week.
  • 1: the Trump administration during which Andrew McCabe served as FBI deputy director.
  • 1: the number of times Trump has publicly expressed his continued faith in Patel.

Sources:

  • Andrew McCabe, "Trump's Ex-FBI Chief Flabbergasted by Kash Patel's Charlie Kirk Investigation Visit: 'Last Thing You Want to Do'," The Daily Beast.
  • "FBI Pat Parrels in Charlie Kirk Shooting," New York Times.
  • "Donald Trump Hands Lifeline to Keystone Kash Patel After Kirk Hunt Fiasco," The Daily Beast.
  • "Comedian Rips into Keystone Kash Couldn't Settle A DoorDash Dispute," The Daily Beast.