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FBI Director Under Fire for Misusing Government Plane

2/25/2026

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F.B.I. Director Kash Patel faces scrutiny for using government resources for personal purposes.
Reports show he used an F.B.I. plane for events, including a wrestling match for his girlfriend and a hockey celebration in Italy.
Democratic lawmakers accuse him of misusing taxpayer-funded assets and corruption.
Patel defends his actions by arguing that FBI directors must travel on government aircraft for secure communications and that he has cut travel costs.

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Story summary

F.B.I. Director Kash Patel faces scrutiny for using government resources for personal purposes.
Reports show he used an F.B.I. plane for events, including a wrestling match for his girlfriend and a hockey celebration in Italy.
Democratic lawmakers accuse him of misusing taxpayer-funded assets and corruption.
Patel defends his actions by arguing that FBI directors must travel on government aircraft for secure communications and that he has cut travel costs.