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FBI Director Kash Patel Reveals Swatting Attack on His Home

He told Joe Rogan that a false emergency call prompted an armed police response at his residence the day before their interview.

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Overview

  • Patel disclosed on June 6 during 'The Joe Rogan Experience' that his house was targeted by a swatting call on June 5.
  • Swatting involves making false reports that send armed law enforcement to a home and has led to deadly outcomes in previous incidents.
  • He pointed to a growing trend of swatting attacks against conservative figures earlier this year, driving calls for harsher penalties.
  • Despite the personal impact, Patel emphasized that the FBI will proceed with investigations based solely on evidence, not personal grievance.
  • The FBI has not yet provided an official update on any ongoing inquiry or identified any suspects in the incident.