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“BREAKING: New reporting finds apparent misuse of government dollars by Kash Patel, using government resources to attend hockey games and a UFC match.”
What they didn’t mention is that Patel, like all FBI directors before him, is required to use government aircraft — even for personal travel — due to security protocols that mandate access to secure comms equipment at all times.
And yes, that includes trips to football games, UFC fights, or even weekends with his girlfriend in Nashville. Under federal rules, he must reimburse the government for the equivalent of a commercial ticket — not for the full cost of the private aircraft.
Facts Obliterate the Narrative
Despite the attempt to weaponize the Times article, the report itself debunks the central claim of abuse. In fact, it points out Patel is following proper procedures and isn’t violating any laws. The FBI confirmed this with a blunt response:
“All ethical guidelines are rigorously followed.”
That’s not the smoking gun Democrats were hoping for.
Even casual readers saw right through the spin. One user on X fired back at Durbin’s committee:
“Really reaching after a trip to El Salvador was expensed.”
Another commenter didn’t hold back, calling out the hypocrisy:
“Meanwhile, Democrats are misusing funds violating the Logan Act while they stand in El Salvador trying to bring back a foreign terrorist into this Country.”
That jab refers to the ill-advised jaunt by Sen. Chris Van Hollen, who tried to intervene on behalf of a known MS-13 gang member locked up in El Salvador. So while Democrats are pointing fingers at Kash Patel, they’re the ones literally globe-trotting to help violent criminals.
Bongino Fires Back, Patel Stays Focused
The media circus didn’t end there. The Times article also dragged Deputy Director Dan Bongino into the drama, claiming — again via anonymous sources — that Bongino lost a jiu-jitsu match to a Trump-hating FBI agent.
Bongino wasn’t having it. The former Secret Service agent took to social media with a blistering takedown of the Times and its smear merchants, blasting the reporter behind the hit piece. Patel, for his part, remained silent on the article itself but shared Bongino’s post to let it speak for both of them.
Instead of playing into the narrative, Patel is focused on his job. His social media channels highlight real law enforcement wins — not tabloid gossip.
“Together with our law enforcement partners, we are actively working to identify, disrupt, and dismantle their networks. We will not allow foreign-backed criminal organizations to take root in our communities.”
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That’s the kind of leadership that actually gets results. But rather than celebrate those efforts, Senate Democrats are spending their time pushing a phony scandal that fell apart the moment someone read the fine print.
Another Desperate Swing and Miss
At the end of the day, this was yet another desperate attempt to smear a Trump-aligned official using innuendo and cherry-picked leaks. But this time, it backfired spectacularly.
The left wanted to make Patel look corrupt. Instead, they exposed their own hypocrisy and disregard for the facts.
When even The New York Times can’t hide the truth, you know the smear campaign’s gone off the rails.
