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'Flagrant violation': Fmr. FBI official on NYT reporting Patel used FBI resources for girlfriend
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11:00Now PlayingThe New York Times reports that the FBI investigated their reporter who was covering FBI Director Kash Patel using bureau personnel to provide security for his girlfriend. The FBI has denied investigating her. Meanwhile, Patel is suing The Atlantic for an article about his alleged "excessive drinking." Investigative Reporter for The New York Times Michael Schmidt, former FBI Counterterrorism Senior Executive Christopher O'Leary and Opinion Columnist for The New York Times David French join Katy Tur to discuss.
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