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. As of Wednesday afternoon, Patel’s photo and title of acting director was still listed on the ATF’s website. Patel was sworn in as acting ATF leader on February 24th, three days after he was sworn in as FBI director, a role he continues to hold. It was unusual for one person to be tapped to lead two major Justice Department units at the same time. Justice Department official confirmed Patel’s removal and said it had nothing to do with his job performance. The official did not say why Patel was removed. |
