Kash Patel is facing criticism and accusations of "cosplaying" as an FBI agent due to his reaction during a White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting. There are also reports of a lawsuit filed against him by fired FBI agents on behalf of themselves and potentially other current or future FBI employees dismissed for political reasons. The situation has led to a feud between Patel and a Democrat, as well as reports and criticism from various sources, including FBI sources and other officials.