The Warning with Steve Schmidt

Kash Patel Should Be REMOVED as Director of FBI

Nov 18, 2025
A shocking revelation unveils Kash Patel misusing FBI funds for personal gain, prompting a strong call for his removal. The host critiques Patel and Dan Bongino as a duo of incompetence and corruption. Concerns arise over Patel's questionable use of FBI resources, including protection for his girlfriend. The discussion emphasizes the need for accountability and a return to integrity in leadership. Bold proposals are made for dismantling Trump-era policies under a future Democratic administration.
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INSIGHT

Patel Symbolizes Institutional Decline

  • Steve Schmidt frames Kash Patel as a symbol of institutional decline and buffoonery at the FBI.
  • He connects Patel's behavior to a broader degradation of competence and seriousness in governance.
ANECDOTE

Taxpayer Jet Used For Personal Visit

  • Schmidt recounts Kash Patel using an FBI G650 jet to visit his girlfriend at a wrestling event.
  • He highlights the trip used taxpayer-paid fuel and aircraft for a personal outing.
INSIGHT

Duet Of Incompetence

  • Schmidt pairs Kash Patel with Dan Bongino as a 'dynamic duo' of incompetence and venality.
  • He argues their partnership amplifies corruption and poor judgment at the Bureau.
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