The Briefing with Jen Psaki Psaki reviews a shocking litany of political targeting by Trump's DOJ
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May 7, 2026 
Jamie Raskin, a congressman focused on oversight and whistleblower protections; Tim Weiner, Pulitzer-winning FBI historian; and Andrew Weissmann, former FBI general counsel and prosecutor. They discuss alleged political targeting by DOJ, troubling conduct linked to Kash Patel, selective raids and prosecutions, legal immunity risks, and how whistleblowers can report misconduct to Congress.
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FBI Staff Raised Alarm About Kash Patel's Conduct
- Kash Patel's leadership reportedly sparked internal alarm at the FBI due to alleged heavy drinking and erratic behavior.
- Sarah Fitzpatrick's Atlantic reporting drew over two dozen sources and prompted Patel's $250M defamation suit and a reported leak probe.
Branded Bourbon Undermined FBI Norms
- Patel distributed personalized branded bourbon bottles engraved with his name and the FBI shield while on official business.
- The FBI could not produce similar examples for past directors and described it as an alleged tradition that reporters could not corroborate.
Raid Timing Suggested Possible Political Leak
- Timing and media presence around FBI raids raised concerns about politicized leaks favoring conservative outlets.
- Psaki compared the Portsmouth raid of Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas to a possible leak because Fox News cameras were unusually on-scene.
