personal travel
FBI Confirms Kash Patel's Government Jet Use Follows Federal Regulations for Required Travel
Nov 01, 2025 03:39 pm CST
The FBI has defended Director Kash Patel's use of government aircraft for personal travel, explaining that FBI Directors are designated as "required use travelers" by federal law. Assistant Director Ben Williamson highlighted that Patel's travel practices actually save taxpayer money compared to his predecessors, while emphasizing the FBI's significant performance improvements under his leadership, including a 100% increase in arrests and major gains in child rescue operations.
FBI Director Kash Patel Faces Criticism for Using $60 Million Government Jet for Girlfriend's Performance
Oct 30, 2025 04:30 pm CST
FBI Director Kash Patel is under investigation for allegedly misusing a $60 million Department of Justice jet to attend his girlfriend's performance at a wrestling event. Flight logs show the government aircraft traveled from Virginia to Pennsylvania and then to Nashville, raising questions about the proper use of federal resources during a government funding crisis. This controversy adds to previous criticisms of Patel's leadership and travel habits.