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Turmoil at the Top: FBI and NCTC Clash Over Charlie Kirk Case
The investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk has exposed a deep rift at the highest levels of the US intelligence and law enforcement community, centering on an alleged turf war between the FBI and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI).
The Intelligence Clash: Kent vs. Patel
A report from The New York Times reveals a high-stakes disagreement involving two of the administration’s top officials:
Joe Kent, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) and a deputy to ODNI Director Tulsi Gabbard, examined FBI files related to the Charlie Kirk case. His goal was to investigate whether the accused assassin, Tyler Robinson, had support from a foreign power or other external entities.
Cash Patel, the Director of the FBI, was reportedly “alarmed” and “troubled” by Kent’s access to the files. Patel and other senior officials viewed Kent’s inquiry as overstepping FBI responsibilities and potentially interfering with the investigation and subsequent prosecution.
The tension reportedly escalated to a White House meeting that included Patel, Kent, Gabbard, Vice President JD Vance, and the White House Chief of Staff.
The Concern Over Evidence: A major worry for the FBI and DOJ is that Kent’s efforts—specifically introducing the notion of foreign involvement—could provide “fodder” to defense lawyers. This could be used to raise reasonable doubt in the minds of jurors about the case, even though Robinson is currently facing only state charges.
This power struggle is viewed by some as part of a broader turf war where the powerful FBI and CIA resist the statutory authority of the ODNI (established post-9/11 to ensure coordination) to lead counterintelligence efforts.
Unanswered Questions and Sketchy Dynamics
The leaked information itself raises further questions:
Foreign Inquiry: The fact that the NCTC director was looking into foreign involvement is a legitimate counterterrorism question. The FBI director’s alleged alarm over this is seen by critics as a “bad look” that suggests a possible desire to control the narrative or cover up internal issues.
Initial Intelligence: Officials across US intelligence were reportedly investigating foreign government involvement immediately after the killing. This was fueled by questions about the assassin’s “abilities and training” after security footage showed him jumping from a high ledge.
Antifa Link: Early evidence collected reportedly contained words often associated with anti-fascist writing, specifically on inscriptions on bullets found in the rifle that killed Kirk.
The Meme Arrest: An Abuse of Power?
The ongoing situation surrounding the Kirk case has also coincided with what many see as an egregious abuse of power at the local level:
The Arrest: Larry Bushart Jr., a 61-year-old former police officer in Tennessee, was arrested and charged with “threatening mass violence” for posting a meme on Facebook.
The Meme: The post featured a photo of Donald Trump alongside the quote, “We have to get over it,” which Trump had said after a 2024 school shooting. Bushart posted it in a local community group, leading authorities to construe it as a threat against the local Perry County High School.
The Bond: Bushart was held on a $2 million bond and spent over five weeks in prison.
The Outcome: Following significant public pressure, the charges were finally dropped, and Bushart was released. The incident has been cited by free-speech advocates as a worrying sign of how local laws—often passed after school shootings—can be abused to quash political speech and deny fundamental liberty.
The tension at the top, the lack of new information, and the aggressive local enforcement suggest a fraught and politicized environment surrounding the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
