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FBI scrambles after Kash Patel posts 'reckless' comment on Lindsey Graham death: sources (www.rawstory.com)
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The FBI was forced to clarify its role investigating Sen. Lindsey Graham's (R-SC) sudden death after its director took to social media and made what critics called a "reckless" boast.

Even as MAGA influencers peddled baseless claims that Graham was killed in a secret Russian plot, Kash Patel informed his followers on X that the FBI was assisting local authorities — and drew immediate criticism for fanning the flames of conspiracy.

"Kash Patel is such an attention w---- and he just can’t help himself," wrote political strategist Mike Nellis.

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[–] 5 points 1 month ago (1 child)

In normal times, when a Senator dies, yeah, I'd expect the FBI to assist.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 month ago (1 child)

    Why?

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    If there is an investigation being done by the local police - which there should be in any death - and when the deceased is a member of the federal government, I can see where the FBI would assist.

    In normal times.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 month ago (2 children)

    The police investigate every death?

    Wow. That's... Unexpected

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  • [–] 4 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    Seriously, I would never work in a hospital if that were the case. Everyone would be getting questioned every single day.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    We have coroners for this. They'll involve the police if needed.

    If American TV is to be believed, that's what happens over there too

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  • [–] 1 point 1 month ago

    Yeah, I think if it happens in a hospital they just send it to the mortician because the doctors can declare death. Coroners are more for unusual circumstances like someone dies in public or whatever. Maybe homes too.

    I could be wrong though, I've never died (that I can remember, at least...)

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