FBI Director Kash Patel, New York Times clash over paper's claim its reporter was 'investigated'

The New York Times accused the FBI of investigating one of its reporters, Elizabeth Williamson, after she reported on FBI Director Kash Patel allegedly using bureau resources for his girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins. The FBI denied the claim, stating it was a routine threat investigation following death threats against Wilkins linked to Williamson's article. Both sides exchanged public statements, with the Times condemning the alleged action as unconstitutional and the FBI asserting no personal investigation occurred.