FBI Director Kash Patel announced Friday that the agency is working with local law enforcement to scrutinize a “dangerous trend” of swatting incidents.

A series of "swatting" incidents against prominent conservatives has FBI Director Kash Patel sounding the alarm -- and promising action. In a Friday statement on X, Patel said that the FBI's team was "fully committed to working with local law enforcement" on solving the crimes and punishing those responsible.

FBI Director Kash Patel said Friday that the agency is going to work with local law enforcement to address swatting incidents that occurred against media figures.

FBI director Kash Patel expressed concern over the rise in 'swatting' incidents targeting media figures. He emphasized that weaponizing law enforcement against any American is unacceptable and endangers lives.

FBI Director Kash Patel on Friday condemned a rise in swatting calls directed at major conservative figures. Social media influencer Gunther Eagleman, radio host Joe Pagliarulo, and Infowars' Chase Geiser each claimed to be among a slew of figures who were victims of false swatting calls this week.