American Thought Leaders Exclusive: Kash Patel Talks China Fentanyl, Violent Networks, ‘Burn Bags,’ and More
Nov 29, 2025
Kash Patel, a former FBI Director known for his work in counterintelligence and narcotics enforcement, dives deep into pressing issues. He reveals the crackdown on fentanyl from China, using strategic partnerships and inspections to shut down precursor shipments. Patel discusses the dramatic rise in local policing effectiveness, showcasing a 25% reduction in murder rates. He explains the FBI's operations against the online 764 network and highlights the agency’s mission in recovering missing children, asserting a commitment to public safety and transparency.
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Field-First FBI Strategy
- Kash Patel shifted thousands of agents from headquarters into field offices to prioritize violent crime and homeland defense.
- He credits this redistribution with a historic rise in violent-offender arrests and rejuvenated agents in local communities.
Reported Drop In U.S. Murder Rate
- Patel announced the FBI will release December murder-rate numbers showing a double-digit historic drop nationwide.
- He credits FBI operations under his leadership for a reported 25% decrease in murders year-to-date.
Takedown Of The 764 Network
- Patel described the 764 network as an online group that originated in Texas and preyed on children aged 8–15.
- He said arrests against the 764 network rose 490% year-over-year as the FBI prioritized protecting kids online.