Patel's appearance at U.S. men's hockey celebration renews scrutiny of FBI director's travels
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Key Points:
- FBI Director Kash Patel joined the U.S. men's hockey team in their locker room celebration after winning the Winter Olympics gold medal, sparking debate over the appropriateness of his presence and use of government resources during the trip to Italy.
- Patel's trip to Milan was officially described as primarily professional, involving meetings with European security officials, but videos showed him engaging in a casual celebration with the team, which critics saw as a misuse of government time amid ongoing FBI investigations.
- The incident intensified scrutiny over Patel's frequent personal travels on the FBI's government plane, a controversy given his prior criticism of his predecessor for similar behavior, despite FBI claims that Patel reimburses for personal use and limits such travel.
- White House officials defended Patel,
