Summary
House Democrats are looking into FBI Director Kash Patel's use of a government jet for personal trips. They have requested that Patel repay the costs for these non-official travels. Patel has stated he follows rules for travel and pays back the government for personal use.
Key Facts
- House Democrats are investigating Kash Patel's use of an FBI jet.
- The investigation concerns trips Patel reportedly made to visit his girlfriend and for personal events.
- Patel defends his actions by saying he reimburses the government for personal travel costs.
- The FBI did not provide a comment on the issue.
- Representatives Jamie Raskin and Sydney Kamlager-Dove asked Patel to pay back the government for his personal use of the jet.
- They also requested Patel to provide information about others who traveled on government aircraft.
- Reporting suggests Patel used the jet for non-official purposes, such as visiting his girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins.
- Patel reportedly dismissed a senior FBI official over disclosures about his jet use.
