Republicans Sour on Kash Patel’s Handling of FBI
Summary
A new poll shows that Republican approval of FBI Director Kash Patel has slightly decreased, with 67% now approving his work compared to 70% last year. Disapproval has grown from 10% to 18%, narrowing his overall support among Republicans, amid increased criticism of his actions in office.Key Facts
- 67% of Republicans currently approve of Kash Patel’s handling of the FBI.
- Disapproval among Republicans rose to 18%, up from 10% in September 2025.
- Patel’s net approval among Republicans dropped from +60 to +49 points.
- Patel has the weakest approval rating among top officials in President Trump’s administration.
- The decline in support is mainly due to increased disapproval rather than a large loss of supporters.
- Patel faced criticism for joining a snorkel trip at Pearl Harbor, which some saw as inappropriate.
- The FBI said the Pearl Harbor visit was an official engagement, not a party.
- Poll data comes from Quinnipiac University’s survey of over 1,100 registered voters conducted in May 2026.
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