US intelligence officer binge drinking

binge-drinking has been reported to have been binge drinking.

His excessive drinking and sudden absences have raised concerns among colleagues.

Officials say he regularly drinks to a level that is noticeable in public, sometimes even in front of White House staff.

There are allegations that some meetings have been delayed due to these behaviors, including being late.

Meanwhile, Patel himself is also in danger of losing his job, and possible alternatives are being discussed within the US administration.

In an incident on April 10, when he was leaving the office, he was unable to log into a computer system and thought he had been fired. He panicked and called colleagues and acquaintances to inform them of the matter. It was later learned that he is still in his post.

Source: The Atlantic