Summary
FBI Director Kash Patel defended his trip to the Winter Olympics in Italy, where he celebrated with the USA men's hockey team after their victory. He explained the trip was work-related and involved meeting with Italian officials and the US ambassador. The FBI confirmed the trip had been planned in advance and was part of their role in Olympic security.
Key Facts
- FBI Director Kash Patel traveled to Italy to attend the Winter Olympics.
- A video showed him celebrating with the USA men's hockey team after their win over Canada.
- The trip was part of the FBI's involvement in Olympic security and meetings with Italian officials.
- The FBI said Patel's trip was planned months ago and not for personal reasons.
- Patel was criticized online for appearing to mix work with celebration.
- The FBI director cannot fly commercially for security reasons but must pay for personal use of government planes.
- The USA men's team won Olympic ice hockey gold for the first time in 46 years.
- There are ongoing security efforts, including handling incidents like the recent shooting at Mar-a-Lago and unrest in Mexico.
