DALLAS, TX – In a recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, Kash Patel, a former top U.S. national security official and recent appointee to a leadership position within the FBI, revealed that he had been the victim of a swatting incident earlier this week. Swatting involves making a false emergency call to send armed police to an individual’s location, often endangering lives.
Patel described the ordeal as part of a larger pattern of political harassment. “It’s not just about me,” Patel told Rogan. “This is about the dangerous politicization of law enforcement and intimidation tactics aimed at silencing public voices.”
While details of the specific swatting incident were not extensively disclosed, Patel emphasized the growing threat these hoaxes pose — especially to conservative figures who have become more frequent targets in recent years.
During the interview, Patel didn’t hold back in criticizing former high-ranking officials within the Department of Justice, including ex-FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe and former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. He alleged that both played roles in orchestrating what he described as a politically motivated misinformation campaign against him and former President Donald Trump.
“I’ve seen the documents,” Patel said. “They were sloppy. They thought they wouldn’t get caught, but we’re bringing this to light.”
Patel also hinted that the misconduct might fall under conspiracy laws, potentially bypassing typical statute of limitation constraints — something that could reopen legal avenues against those involved.
In light of the incident and the broader issue of swatting, Patel assured listeners that the FBI is actively investigating these false emergency reports and working alongside local authorities to bring those responsible to justice. He underscored the seriousness of the situation, noting that such calls can put lives at risk — both civilians and officers alike.
“This kind of weaponization of law enforcement is dangerous and unacceptable,” he said. “No American should be subjected to that.”
Patel’s appearance comes as national conversations around political bias in law enforcement continue to intensify. His statements contribute to a growing call for accountability and the depoliticization of federal agencies.
