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Shellback Squid

(9,340 posts) Wed Apr 9, 2025, 09:13 PM Apr 9

Kash Patel was removed as acting ATF director, US officials confirm

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Source: Reuters

WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters) - FBI Director Kash Patel was removed from his role as acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and replaced by Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, U.S. officials confirmed on Wednesday.

Read more: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/kash-patel-removed-acting-atf-director-replaced-by-army-secretary-sources-say-2025-04-09/

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Kash Patel was removed as acting ATF director, US officials confirm (Original Post) Shellback Squid Apr 9 OP

I wonder who fired him? SheltieLover Apr 9 #1

And why? Ocelot II Apr 9 #2

I'd read in an earlier post that he didn't show up for something. SheltieLover Apr 9 #6

It's not that he's the most incompetent... he's hardly had a chance! mpcamb Apr 9 #8

For him to get fired it must have been really bad. Irish_Dem Apr 9 #3

And his reaction was.... CurtEastPoint Apr 9 #4

there is only one person who can fire him. bottomofthehill Apr 9 #5

Patel no show at atf job cbabe Apr 9 #7

Locking LBN dupe. Lasher Apr 10 #9

SheltieLover

(66,770 posts)

1. I wonder who fired him?

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Wed Apr 9, 2025, 09:14 PM

Apr 9

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Ocelot II

(124,325 posts)

2. And why?

Reply to SheltieLover (Reply #1)

Wed Apr 9, 2025, 09:19 PM

Apr 9

There's always going to be a good reason for firing Kash Patel from anything. He shouldn't be allowed to be the night manager at a 7-11.

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SheltieLover

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6. I'd read in an earlier post that he didn't show up for something.

Reply to Ocelot II (Reply #2)

Wed Apr 9, 2025, 09:26 PM

Apr 9

Not sure what.

I'll bet his crazed manson like eyes are really whacko now.

I would not allow him to pick up dog shit in my yard personally.

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mpcamb

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8. It's not that he's the most incompetent... he's hardly had a chance!

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Wed Apr 9, 2025, 11:47 PM

Apr 9

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Irish_Dem

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3. For him to get fired it must have been really bad.

Reply to Shellback Squid (Original post)

Wed Apr 9, 2025, 09:20 PM

Apr 9

The rest of them are horrible and Trump refuses to fire anyone.

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CurtEastPoint

(19,398 posts)

4. And his reaction was....

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Wed Apr 9, 2025, 09:24 PM

Apr 9

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bottomofthehill

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5. there is only one person who can fire him.

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Wed Apr 9, 2025, 09:24 PM

Apr 9

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cbabe

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7. Patel no show at atf job

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Wed Apr 9, 2025, 09:26 PM

Apr 9

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https://www.msn.com › en-us › news › us › kash-patel-a-no-show-as-interim-head-of-department-of-bureau-of-alcohol-tobacco-firearms-and-explosives-report › ar-AA1BUlni

Kash Patel a No-Show as Interim Head of Department of Bureau of ... - MSN

Kash Patel has reportedly been absent from his ATF leadership role since a brief introductory visit in February, leaving the agency in limbo.

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Lasher

(28,790 posts)

9. Locking LBN dupe.

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Thu Apr 10, 2025, 02:24 AM

Apr 10

Please continue discussion in this earlier thread.

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