FBI Director Patel says he's had to divert resources to investigate 'copycats' of Comey '86 47' post

FBI Director Kash Patel said he has been forced to divert agents to investigate "copycats" of potential threats to President Donald Trump as a result of former FBI Director James Comey’s "86 47" social media post. 

Bureau officials told Fox News Digital it needs to be focused on "public safety, not cleaning up after political stunts."

Patel sat down for an interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier and revealed that the FBI has had to investigate "copycats" because of Comey’s "beachside venture." 

FORMER FBI DIRECTOR JAMES COMEY MEETS WITH SECRET SERVICE AFTER CONTROVERSIAL '86 47' POST

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