Kash Patel's appearance on Fox News in New York on Monday 18 May has triggered a new wave of scrutiny, after viewers watching his Hannity chat began questioning why the embattled FBI director appeared to be repeatedly sniffing throughout the segment. Patel, already under fire over allegations of heavy drinking and misuse of his office, was swiftly accused on social media of being under the influence of drugs, even though no credible evidence has been produced to support those claims.
The reaction came after weeks of mounting controversy around Kash Patel.The Atlantic recently published a series of explosive reports accusing him of excessive alcohol consumption, unexplained absences, abuse of power and being intoxicated while on the job.
