In a heated exchange, Patel denies alleged 'excessive drinking

FBI Director Kash Patel lashed out at Democratic lawmakers during a congressional budget hearing on Tuesday, denying allegations that his “excessive drinking” has impaired his ability to do his job. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK Follow us: X: https://x.com/washingtonpost Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washingtonpost/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/washingtonpost/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@washingtonpost Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/washingtonpost.com