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this FBI In terms of the success of the arrest of Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin, one day after the day after Director Kash Patel initially falsely reported the suspect in custody, the move sparked shock and criticism as the country was involved in Kirk’s violent death.
A 22-year-old Utah man was detained Friday and will face charges of a fatal shooting, Patel’s mistakes in a rapidly developing investigation were covered up. But the defects during the 33-hour storm hunt did not attract people’s attention.
Patel announced Thursday – and then quickly withdrew – authorities detained the person responsible for the killing of Kirk.
Fox News’ Laura Ingraham responded to Patel’s revelation that the Gunners were still all over. Conservative activist Chris Rufo said Friday he was “thankful” to authorities for arresting a suspect, but it is “time for Republicans to reassess whether Patel is suitable for the job”.
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FBI Director Kash Patel spoke at a press conference after the deadly shooting of political activist Charlie Kirk during a September 12, 2025 event at the University of Utah event in Orem, Utah. (Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)
“He has performed well in recent days.” Rufu wrote On social media Friday, adding that he had been talking to conservative leaders who were questioning the FBI leadership structure, including Patel, deputy director Dan BonginoAndrew Bailey has an unprecedented role as co-director of the FBI’s joint director (FBI) as of next week.
“The subject of the horrific shooting that suffered Charlie Kirk’s life today is now in custody, a strong opposition that began after the rebound Patel said Thursday.”
“The subject has been released after law enforcement interrogation,” Patel said, and the investigation is underway.

View of flowers and photos paved by the US Embassy in the outskirts of Pretoria on September 11, 2025. (Phil Magakoe/AFP/Getty Images)
Patel said the murderer was arrested, Utah law enforcement officers were holding a press conference saying the gunman was large, causing social media users to convey confusion about the mixed messages.
The bondage during the remains of the people in charge of Kirk’s murder also gave Patel and Bongino a clear focus on social media, a detailed introduction to Patel and the Justice Department’s lawsuit and the Justice Department a few days ago.
The lawsuit was filed by top FBI officials who claimed their constitutional rights violated them when they were fired without explanation. A fired official said Patel and Bongino regretted the “political capital” they had to spend to keep officials in the job, referring to the pressure on social media by Patel and Bongino. Patel and Bongino’s actions are usually determined by social media comments, the lawsuit says.
The fires also exacerbated the postponement of the fires as the investigation progressed on Thursday. Patel appeared at the press conference but did not speak. The FBI Director expressed his gratitude to agencies, local law enforcement, media and the public for their contribution to the arrest after announcing the suspect’s arrest on Friday morning. Patel made it clear that he has been leading the FBI behind the scenes for the past few days.
“Warroom” podcast host Steve Bannon, former Trump adviser said His performance He didn’t “know why Kash Patel flew there, thousands of miles” just to thank people. Bannon suggested he wanted more details about the suspect and any possible accomplices.
At this stage, the Trump administration showed no external signs of swaying on Patel. Fox News Digital commented on the White House and the FBI.
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An FBI agent looked at evidence near Utah Valley University, where authorities investigated the September 11, 2025 shooting of Charlie Kirk, a political activist in Orem, Utah. (Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)
this White House No response. A familiar source said Patel’s social media posting in Kirk’s case could have been better handled, but his initial misinformation and surrounding criticism occurred during the “War Fog” as the investigation developed rapidly and the sentiment was high. The focus should be on the FBI’s actions and the “good police work” involved, the sources said.
A Patel spokeswoman noted that her online statement stressed that the FBI determined Kirk’s assassin’s mission was successful, and Patel was intentional every step.
Spokeswoman Erica Knight said: “In the past few days, it’s not ignorant criticism or trivial assumptions that matter – it’s the pursuit of justice.
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A retired FBI agent who has worked with the bureau for twenty years said Patel’s premature post seemed to be “recky” and “scoring too quickly”, but the retired agent also said he thought it was a problem beyond Patel.
The retired agent told Fox News that it was a popular game. “It’s not necessarily new, either, because J. Edgar Hoover is very eager to use the media to make the FBI look good. I mean, he’s notorious for it.