FBI director invites fresh scrutiny over travels with appearance at US men's hockey team celebration
NPR • • sports
Key Points:
- FBI Director Kash Patel joined the U.S. men's hockey team in their locker room to celebrate their Winter Olympics gold medal win, sparking debate over the appropriateness of his presence and use of government resources during the trip to Milan.
- Patel's trip, officially described as primarily professional with meetings on European security, included jovial moments such as drinking beer and celebrating with players, intensifying scrutiny amid ongoing investigations like the Mar-a-Lago security breach.
- Critics, including Democratic Rep. Jason Crow, condemned Patel's travel as misuse of taxpayer funds, while Patel and the White House defended the trip as part of official duties and a patriotic celebration.
- Patel has faced persistent criticism for frequent personal use of the FBI’s government plane, despite reimbursing
