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Shellback Squid

(9,861 posts) Wed Apr 9, 2025, 08:13 PM Apr 2025

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 2025 OP

I wonder who fired him? SheltieLover Apr 2025 #1

And why? Ocelot II Apr 2025 #2

I'd read in an earlier post that he didn't show up for something. SheltieLover Apr 2025 #6

It's not that he's the most incompetent... he's hardly had a chance! mpcamb Apr 2025 #8

For him to get fired it must have been really bad. Irish_Dem Apr 2025 #3

And his reaction was.... CurtEastPoint Apr 2025 #4

there is only one person who can fire him. bottomofthehill Apr 2025 #5

Patel no show at atf job cbabe Apr 2025 #7

Locking LBN dupe. Lasher Apr 2025 #9

SheltieLover

(76,750 posts)

1. I wonder who fired him?

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Wed Apr 9, 2025, 08:14 PM

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Ocelot II

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2. And why?

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Wed Apr 9, 2025, 08:19 PM

Apr 2025

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, 08:26 PM

Apr 2025

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, 10:47 PM

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Irish_Dem

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

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Wed Apr 9, 2025, 08:20 PM

Apr 2025

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

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CurtEastPoint

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4. And his reaction was....

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Wed Apr 9, 2025, 08:24 PM

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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, 08:24 PM

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cbabe

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7. Patel no show at atf job

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Wed Apr 9, 2025, 08:26 PM

Apr 2025

MSN
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

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9. Locking LBN dupe.

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Thu Apr 10, 2025, 01:24 AM

Apr 2025

Please continue discussion in this earlier thread.

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