FBI Director Defends Milan Flight Amid Backlash

FBI Director Kash Patel flew on a government jet to Milan and attended Team USA's men's hockey gold medal game on Feb. 23, 2026, entering the players' locker room and appearing in celebratory videos. His office said the trip included official meetings and Olympic security oversight, but critics pointed to timing and prior comments, raising questions about use of taxpayer resources and bureau priorities.