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Senator Accuses FBI Director of Misusing Government Aircraft

2/25/2026

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Senator Dick Durbin accused FBI Director Kash Patel of using government aircraft for personal travel, hindering investigations.
Durbin cited a whistleblower report that Patel's travel delayed the FBI's response to a Utah university shooting.
An FBI spokesperson dismissed the allegations, saying Patel's trips were for official business.
Durbin called for investigations into Patel's travel practices, drawing scrutiny after his Milan Olympics trip.

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Senator Dick Durbin accused FBI Director Kash Patel of using government aircraft for personal travel, hindering investigations.
Durbin cited a whistleblower report that Patel's travel delayed the FBI's response to a Utah university shooting.
An FBI spokesperson dismissed the allegations, saying Patel's trips were for official business.
Durbin called for investigations into Patel's travel practices, drawing scrutiny after his Milan Olympics trip.