FBI Director Patel tells Rogan that Epstein killed himself after his review

FBI Director Kash Patel appeared on Joe Rogan's podcast and stated that after reviewing available evidence, he concluded Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide rather than homicide, directly contradicting widespread public suspicion and Musk's recent claim that sealed files implicated Trump. Patel said the FBI found no evidence of murder but acknowledged the investigation had been mishandled under prior FBI leadership. The appearance drew immediate backlash from both MAGA supporters who had expected Epstein files to implicate political enemies and Democrats who questioned Patel's credibility.