Kash Patel recently asserted that the FBI has collected evidence supporting President Trump’s persistent allegations that the 2020 presidential election was compromised. He hinted that arrests could follow as investigations continue.
During his appearance on Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo, Patel addressed whether the FBI had made any discoveries related to Trump’s claims about a “rigged” election.
“Absolutely, Maria,” Patel affirmed. “I’ve been with the president nearly since day one on this.”
He referenced his previous collaborations with Trey Gowdy, John Ratcliffe, and Devin Nunes while investigating perceived corruption aimed at damaging Trump’s initial presidential campaign. Patel claimed that as FBI director, he found concealed files and restricted materials within the bureau.
“I had to come in here and find rooms that they hid from the world,” Patel stated. “I had to navigate our computer systems to find files that were intentionally hidden from view.”
According to Patel, the FBI is cooperating closely with the Department of Justice and Attorney General Todd Blanche to analyze the gathered information.
“We’ve got all the evidence,” Patel declared. “I can announce on your show that we’ve got all the information we need.”
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BARTIROMO: Do you have anything to tell us about the 2020 election being rigged against President Trump?
KASH PATEL: Absolutely. I am never going to let this go. They tried to rig the entire system. That’s something I’m not going to allow. We are going to be making arrests. It’s… pic.twitter.com/og9ZItstqz
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) April 19, 2026
He further committed to ensuring accountability for those he believes attempted to sabotage both Trump and the integrity of the election process.
“They not only personally attacked the presidency of the United States and President Trump, but they endeavored to obstruct our elections and manipulate the entire system,” Patel claimed. “We are going to be making arrests. And it’s coming. And I promise you, it’s coming soon.”
President Trump has consistently maintained that the 2020 election was “rigged” or “stolen,” citing fraudulent practices and questionable rule changes as key factors. His accusations heavily concentrated on the swift increase in mail-in voting, which he argues facilitated the counting of illegitimate ballots.
He has also pointed out significant irregularities during ballot counting in key battleground states, alleging that counts were halted, obscured from observers, or altered behind closed doors.
Trump alleged that voting machines, particularly those related to Dominion Voting Systems, incorrectly switched or deleted votes. He contended that several states modified election protocols like signature verification without proper legislative backing, alongside claims of ballots being cast by ineligible voters.
Additionally, Trump has emphasized that Republican poll watchers faced barriers to effectively observing the counting process, especially in major urban areas. He frequently mentioned late-night ballot dumps in states such as Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Arizona, and Wisconsin, asserting that unexpected significant batches of votes predominantly favoring Joe Biden were suspicious.
