Mar 25, 2025, 9:18 AM
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Kash Patel dismisses CNN report of ATF cuts as fake news
- FBI Director Kash Patel published a memo denying CNN's report about ATF cuts.
- The CNN article claimed major reductions in ATF personnel and reassignment of agents to the FBI.
- Patel asserts the decisions at ATF are final and not influenced by media disinformation.
In recent days, a report by CNN claimed that FBI Director Kash Patel planned to implement significant cuts to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The report suggested that as many as 1,000 ATF agents could be transferred to the FBI, resulting in a workforce reduction of over a third of the ATF's agents. This allegation sparked concerns regarding the agency's ability to serve its role effectively, especially amidst ongoing scrutiny from gun rights advocates who view the ATF's operations as conflicting with Second Amendment rights. Kash Patel, who also serves as the acting director of the ATF, directly addressed the report in a memo to ATF employees, labeling it as
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