FBI response to Brown mass shooting was delayed because Kash Patel was in Florida with one of the agency’s jets: report
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Key Points:
- A whistleblower alleges that FBI Director Kash Patel's use of a bureau jet delayed the FBI's evidence response team's arrival at the Brown University mass shooting in December 2025, potentially hindering the investigation.
- Senator Richard Durbin sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office and the Justice Department’s Inspector General calling for an investigation into Patel’s alleged misuse of FBI aircraft and poor resource management.
- Patel reportedly reserved a second FBI jet for the Hostage Rescue Team, despite other capable teams already on the scene, while he was in Florida visiting family and did not return until the day after the shooting.
- Patel has faced ongoing criticism for using FBI jets for personal trips, including attending golf outings, wrestling matches, and international sports events, leading New
