FBI Director Kash Patel defends partying with U.S. Olympic ice hockey team
Yahoo • • general
Key Points:
- FBI Director Kash Patel faced public criticism after videos surfaced showing him drinking and partying with the U.S. men’s hockey team at the Olympics during a weekend marked by several FBI emergencies.
- Patel defended his actions on social media, stating he was invited by the gold medal-winning team to celebrate in the locker room and expressed pride in the moment and the country.
- The videos raised questions about Patel’s judgment amid critical FBI matters, including the fatal shooting of an armed man at Mar-a-Lago, the ongoing search for missing Nancy Guthrie, and heightened cartel violence in Mexico.
- Critics highlighted the contrast between Patel’s behavior and the serious challenges facing the FBI, with some recalling his past criticism of former FBI Director Wray’s use
