House Republican on Patel reported alcohol use: ‘As long as it doesn’t affect his job … I’m cool’ (opens in new tab)

Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) defended FBI Director Kash Patel on Monday following a report in The Atlantic alleging Patel has engaged in excessive alcohol use and other behaviors that have alarmed colleagues at the bureau. “I don’t know anything about his drinking. I’ve not heard any rumors or heard any concerns,” McCormick told one reporter,…