FBI Insider Claims Kash Patel Focused on Twitter Strategy After Charlie Kirk Shooting
A senior insider has made explosive claims about the leadership response following the fatal shooting of conservative commentator , alleging that FBI Director prioritised social media messaging over operational response in the immediate aftermath.
The account, published by , is based on an anonymous source whose identity was protected due to the sensitivity of the matter.
What Allegedly Happened on the Call
According to the insider, a conference call held shortly after the shooting was described as “surreal.” Instead of focusing on investigative steps, public safety or coordination with field units, Patel allegedly began scripting a Twitter strategy alongside then-Deputy Director .
The source claimed Patel repeatedly said, “I’m gonna tweet this,” while assigning different messaging roles to senior officials, despite information not being vetted or confirmed. The insider stressed that early information in active shooter cases is often inaccurate and needs time to be verified — a reality they allege Patel “couldn’t understand and didn’t want to understand.”
Narrative Control vs Investigation
The insider further claimed Patel told officials on another call that controlling the narrative was the “most important thing in any crisis,” a statement that alarmed career investigators. “No, we actually have to do some work here,” the source recalled thinking, emphasising that investigation and evidence gathering should come first.
Patel later faced criticism for posting incorrect information that a suspect was in custody. The detained individual was subsequently released. Patel defended the post, saying the FBI had been transparent about detaining and releasing a suspect.
FBI Responds
In response, the FBI dismissed the account, calling it “a regurgitation of fake narratives” from anonymous sources and insisting the bureau delivered a “historic 2025” under the current administration.
Our Thoughts
If accurate, the allegations raise serious questions about crisis leadership, communication priorities and institutional culture within the FBI. While narrative management is part of modern law enforcement, critics argue it cannot replace verified information and methodical investigation — especially during national security crises.
