"The Atlantic's premise is false and misleading. The bottles in question are part of a common practice in the FBI that started well over a decade ago, long before Director Patel arrived. Senior Bureau officials have long exchanged commemorative items in formal gift settings consistent with ethics rules. Director Patel has followed all applicable ethical guidelines and pays for any personal gift himself."
"Any bottle provided in an official capacity was part of that type of formal gift exchange. If Director Patel ever provided one as a personal gift, he reimbursed the Bureau. The source added: Director Patel has never consumed the alcohol."
The Atlantic reported that FBI Director Kash Patel distributed personalized bourbon bottles featuring Woodford Reserve branding, engraved with his name and FBI Director title, to people he encountered through his work. The FBI responded that this practice is consistent with long-standing Bureau tradition of exchanging commemorative items in formal settings, predating Patel's arrival by over a decade. According to FBI officials, Patel followed all applicable ethical guidelines and personally reimbursed the Bureau for any bottles given as personal gifts. Eight individuals interviewed by the Atlantic, including current and former FBI and Department of Justice officials, confirmed Patel distributed these bottles to FBI personnel and civilians.
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