FBI Director Kash Patel disclosed that his home was the target of a swatting attempt, a malicious tactic that endangers both the intended victim and responding officers.
During a conversation with Joe Rogan, Patel made the revelation about the recent incident, according to a Fox 5 report published Friday.
“As director of the FBI I have a responsibility. I’m not just gonna bring a case because somebody hurt me. They did, and they continue to do it. Shit, my house just got swatted yesterday,” he told Rogan, who reacted with disbelief.
“You got swatted?” Rogan asked. Patel confirmed. “The head of the FBI gets swatted?” Rogan pressed again.
“Yeah, these people play… it’s the ultimate height of hypocrisy. They have two sets of rules, one against you and one for them,” Patel stated.

Earlier this year, Breitbart News reported that multiple prominent conservative figures were targeted in a spate of swatting incidents within a short period in March.
Swatting is a dangerous hoax in which someone places a false emergency call — often masked by VPNs or spoofed phone numbers — reporting a violent crime such as a shooting or hostage situation. The aim is to provoke a heavily armed police response to an unsuspecting person’s home, sometimes with fatal consequences.
In response to the increasing number of these incidents, Patel took to X to condemn the practice, stating: “The FBI is aware of this dangerous trend, and my team and I are already taking action to investigate and hold those responsible accountable.”
“This isn’t about politics,” Patel wrote. “Weaponizing law enforcement against ANY American is not only morally reprehensible but also endangers lives, including those of our officers. That will not be tolerated.”
He added that the bureau is “fully committed to working with local law enforcement to crack down on these crimes,” and assured the public that “more updates” would follow.
According to Fox, the swatting attempt at Patel’s home occurred around 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Fortunately, police contacted the residence and determined the report was false before deploying emergency units.
Patel was confirmed to his position as head of the FBI in February, despite opposition from Democrats attempting to derail his appointment.
{Matzav.com}