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riversedge

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4. ....."the FBI Assistant Director of Public Affairs claimed it was false when MSNow Journalists reported that Patel was g

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Sun Feb 22, 2026, 05:01 PM

Feb 22

BREAKING: CAUGHT IN A LIE!

Kash Patel was accidentally recorded on Team USA’s Dylan Larkin’s Instagram video (now-deleted) celebrating with Team USA in the locker room after the Gold medal game, even though the FBI Assistant Director of Public Affairs claimed it was false when MSNow Journalists reported that Patel was going to the Olympics on Taxpayers’ dime.

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Can someone explain to me why the FBI Director is partying in the locker room at the Olympics on the tax payer's dime? [View all] riversedge Feb 22 OP

Juvenile narcissist just like the rest of them. /nt bucolic_frolic Feb 22 #1

Shouldn't he be protecting perimeter @MaraLoco? Captain Zero Feb 22 #2

Because every damn member of this administration is corrupt and knows they can get away with anything. MIButterfly Feb 22 #3

You are right on. No chance of any accountability whatsoever. dutch777 Feb 22 #6

I agree riversedge Feb 22 #7

Right. He is there partying with the hockey team because he can. chicoescuela Feb 22 #12

....."the FBI Assistant Director of Public Affairs claimed it was false when MSNow Journalists reported that Patel was g riversedge Feb 22 #4

Top secret FBI business. Sneederbunk Feb 22 #5

The grift of a lifetime. Unlimited access to taxpayer funds. Irish_Dem Feb 22 #8

DEI nt msongs Feb 22 #9

We are governed by clowns. nt City Lights Feb 22 #10

Because Trump is too chicken to travel abroad, and also he's rotting internally muriel_volestrangler Feb 22 #11

He's going to Beijing in five weeks. NT mahatmakanejeeves Feb 22 #16

Because he knew there would be cameras there. rsdsharp Feb 22 #13

You could always try FOIAing his itinerary, but you won't get it. mahatmakanejeeves Feb 22 #14

Abuse of public funds and absolute waste. Melon Feb 22 #15

Kash Patel parties with Team USA hockey champs after taking FBI jet to Italy as aide defends 'official business' trip LetMyPeopleVote Feb 22 #17

Joyce Alene @JoyceWhiteVance · 3h Kash is really enjoying himself on the taxpayers' nickel riversedge Feb 22 #18

Should be looking for Nancy Guthrie obamanut2012 Feb 22 #19

Because he can. electric_blue68 Feb 22 #20