FBI Director Kash Patel Removed as Acting Chief of Alcohol, Firearms Regulatory Body ATF: Report
FBI Director Kash Patel has been removed from his position as acting chief of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), sources said.
FBI Director Kash Patel has been removed from his position as acting chief of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), sources said. He has reportedly been replaced by Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll. Patel was appointed as acting head of the ATF on February 24, just three days after being sworn in as FBI Director—a rare dual appointment within the Justice Department. A DOJ official confirmed Patel's removal, emphasizing that it was not related to his performance. However, no further explanation for the decision was given. The move comes as internal discussions about leadership continue within the department. Tariff Pause: People Were Getting ‘Yippy’ and ‘A Little Bit Afraid’ Says US President Donald Trump (Watch Video).
Kash Patel Removed as Acting Chief ATF
FBI Director Kash Patel has been removed from his role as acting director of the ATF, and the job has been given to Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, two Justice Department officials and another source familiar with the matter tell NBC News.
ATF officials who learned the news today…
— Ken Dilanian (@KenDilanianNBC) April 9, 2025
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