(The Hill) – FBI director Kash Patel reportedly criticized subordinates in a tense Thursday morning meeting over their handling of the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s killer.

Over 200 agents joined the online call, which was first reported by The New York Times. An official attending the meeting told The Times that Patel criticized the agency’s “Mickey Mouse operations,” saying it was one of the few times in the call that he wasn’t cursing.

He and FBI deputy director Dan Bongino emphasized the need to catch Kirk’s killer. Patel also criticized Salt Lake City agents for not providing him with a photo of the suspected killer until 12 hours later, The Times reported.

Both Patel and Bongino flew out to Utah on Thursday to personally oversee the investigation.

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