The surprise Aug. 21 announcement by FBI Director Kash Patel of a settlement with 10 whistleblowers came before at least some of them had agreed to anything, but ultimately it could indicate that the bureau is ready to make restitution for punishing employees who legally disclosed malfeasance, sources told Blaze News.
Patel’s announcement made on X before noon Eastern on Aug. 21 was greeted with cheers, elation, and relief on the social media platform.
“Breaking: agreements have been reached with 10 FBI Whistleblowers (and counsel) to include a combination of backpay, security clearance, and reinstatement,” Patel wrote in a post viewed more than 1.3 million times.
