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FBI Director Under Fire for Vegas Grand Prix Spending

11/24/2025

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Kash Patel, the FBI Director, faced criticism for using taxpayer resources during the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
He was photographed with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in a pink Lego Cadillac.
Critics questioned his use of an FBI SWAT team to protect his girlfriend, country music singer Alexis Wilkins.
Noem faced scrutiny for her department's purchase of two luxury jets for $172 million.

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Story summary

Kash Patel, the FBI Director, faced criticism for using taxpayer resources during the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
He was photographed with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in a pink Lego Cadillac.
Critics questioned his use of an FBI SWAT team to protect his girlfriend, country music singer Alexis Wilkins.
Noem faced scrutiny for her department's purchase of two luxury jets for $172 million.