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Trump Criticizes FBI Director Over Controversial Trip Video

2/28/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump expressed disappointment in FBI Director Kash Patel after a viral video.
The video showed Patel celebrating with the U.S. men's hockey team.
Trump criticized Patel for using government aircraft for the Milan trip.
Patel defended his actions, saying he engaged with law enforcement and was invited by the team.
White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson praised crime rate reductions.

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U.S. President Donald Trump expressed disappointment in FBI Director Kash Patel after a viral video.
The video showed Patel celebrating with the U.S. men's hockey team.
Trump criticized Patel for using government aircraft for the Milan trip.
Patel defended his actions, saying he engaged with law enforcement and was invited by the team.
White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson praised crime rate reductions.