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FBI Director Accused of Jet Misuse, Arizona Graves Tour

5/18/2026

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FBI Director Kash Patel is accused of using a jet for his girlfriend’s $50,000 suite and of taking a tour at the USS Arizona grave.
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow and Rep. Ted Lieu condemned the actions as disrespectful to fallen service members.
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell called it a hit piece, said tour was routine, and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche dismissed newspaper credibility while defending SWAT for Patel’s girlfriend.

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FBI Director Kash Patel is accused of using a jet for his girlfriend’s $50,000 suite and of taking a tour at the USS Arizona grave.
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow and Rep. Ted Lieu condemned the actions as disrespectful to fallen service members.
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell called it a hit piece, said tour was routine, and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche dismissed newspaper credibility while defending SWAT for Patel’s girlfriend.