FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino face severe criticism in a new 115-page report by a national alliance of retired and active FBI special agents and analysts, which outlines serious management failures and dysfunction under their leadership.The report, based on testimony from 24 FBI sources, cites Patel's lack of experience, disputes over a September 11 incident, public image priorities, and his use of a $60 million FBI jet for personal reasons, as well as Bongino being called a "clown" by staff.Patel and Bongino dispute many claims, while public figures such as
Donald Trump supporter
Abigail Jackson and critics like
Dick Durbin have weighed in on the growing controversy around the
FBI's direction under their leadership.