FBI Director Patel Under Fire for Dinner Shooting Response

0:00On April 27, FBI Director Cash Patel is catching major heat online after a shooting shook up the White House correspondence dinner on April 25. Viral videos from the Washington Hilton show him looking pretty passive outside the venue while security teams scrambled during the chaos near the President. Adding fuel to the fire, this comes right on the heels of reports painting Patel as unreliable, with whispers of heavy drinking and power trips. Putting him at odds with President Trump, eyewitness clips captured him just standing around or chilling as guests ducked for cover. Social media exploded with folks calling out the top cop for zero urgency. One viral post from Don Lemon racked up thousands of comments questioning. His vibe amid the panic, critics drew comparisons to sitcom awkwardness amplifying doubts about his fitness for the job. The incident hit at 8.36 p.m. at a checkpoint by the ballroom where suspect Cole Tamas Allen fired a shotgun and handgun, clipping one. Secret service agent who got lucky with his bulletproof vest.

1:03The dinner got shut down fast, though Trump wants to reboot it later. Patel still praising the response and follow-ups, but insiders say the White House confidence is wearing thin dismissal feels inevitable as pressure, mounts from all sides. Stay in the know with entertainment and celebrity news today. AI-powered updates.