
 The Joe Rogan Experience
 The Joe Rogan Experience #2334 - Kash Patel
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 Jun 6, 2025  In this engaging discussion, Kash Patel, the newly appointed Director of the FBI, shares insights from his diverse background in national security and law enforcement. He delves into the fentanyl crisis, emphasizing the urgent need for international cooperation to combat trafficking networks. Patel also examines political accountability, scrutinizing the complexities of high-profile investigations like Russiagate and the Epstein case. Additionally, he reflects on the challenges of misinformation in the digital age and its implications for national security and public trust. 
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Reallocating FBI Agents to Field
- Kash Patel moved FBI agents from Washington, D.C. to field offices to fight crimes where they occur.
- This shift energized agents who felt hindered by past leadership's centralized priorities.
China's Role in Fentanyl Crisis
- Fentanyl precursors mainly come from China, enabling massive drug synthesis in Mexico.
- The CCP uses this to undermine the U.S. by destroying youth, reflecting a calculated long-term plan.
Crack Down on Fentanyl Origins
- Use sanctions on Chinese precursor companies to disrupt fentanyl production.
- Collaborate internationally, including with India and Five Eyes partners, to shut down precursor factories.




