Christopher O'Leary
Role at the time: Former FBI agent and MS NOW contributor
Condemned
Statement summary
O'Leary called the reported assignment of FBI tactical agents to drive Wilkins's friend home outrageous and evidence of poor judgment by Patel.
“complete lack of judgment and integrity”
Open source (opens in a new tab)O'Leary condemns the reported use of agents to escort Wilkins's friend - sourceDecember 5, 2025 article, Christopher O'Leary quotation following the comparison with protection for spouses of former directors
MS NOW reported that Patel had ordered the detail protecting Wilkins to escort an allegedly inebriated friend home, citing three people with knowledge of the incidents. FBI spokesperson Ben Williamson denied the reported events. O'Leary said agents should serve the public and defend the Constitution.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Why we used this label
The reference point is Patel's reported escort order. O'Leary condemns that alleged use of FBI personnel.