Kash Patel will be liked — or else.
In an administration full of narcissists, Patel stands out as especially thirsty. It seems to drive everything he does.
A deep dive into this sad man and how his attempts to be popular backfire.
https://www.salon.com/2026/04/24/kash-patels-futile-quest-for-validation/
Amanda Marcotte
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