GOP’s Grassley privately pressed Patel on expenditures
Grassley asked Patel to justify FBI jet use and BMW SUV purchases as Democrats cited a Hawaii snorkeling trip and other taxpayer-funded perks.
- Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley has asked FBI Director Kash Patel to defend his use of FBI aircraft and purchase of BMWs in a private letter.
- Grassley asks Patel to list each flight he took on an FBI aircraft, share their cost, and whether the flights were for personal or official purposes, and if personal, whether he reimbursed the government.
- Grassley also pressed Patel to provide a cost analysis breakdown of the BMW purchases compared to a similar Chevy Suburban and outline the fuel and storage comparisons.
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'Luxury trips on taxpayer money?': FBI Chief Kash Patel faces new probe over travel, BMWs & spending - The Economic Times Video
FBI Director Kash Patel is facing fresh scrutiny after top Democrats in Congress launched an investigation into allegations surrounding his official travel, government spending, and use of taxpayer-funded resources. Lawmakers are demanding answers over claims involving luxury travel, BMW SUVs, international trips, and alleged recreational activities during official FBI business. The probe follows concerns raised by both Democratic lawmakers and Republican Senator Chuck Grassley regarding Patel's travel expenses and the FBI's vehicle purchases.
Patel Melts Down: "My Jet Ski Is Gold Plated, Dumbass"
The Daily Beast reports: FBI Director Kash Patel has reacted badly to criticism of his lavish spending, bizarrely hitting back by claiming his jet ski is “gold plated.” Patel, a former MAGA podcaster with no prior law-enforcement experience, has faced bipartisan scrutiny over his use of an FBI jet for personal travel and allegations that he prefers to conduct official business at social events, soccer matches, while jet skiing, and even during h…
Kash Patel Posts Salty Response to MS Now Report on His ‘Lavish Lifestyle’: ‘My Jet Ski Is Gold Plated’
Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo FBI Director Kash Patel gave a fiery snapback to an MS NOW piece questioning how long he would be supported by President Donald Trump in the face of increasing questions about his taxpayer-backed travel. Patel offered the salty post on X Friday morning, over a screenshot of a column from MS NOW’s Hayes Brown with the headline: “Kash Patel Can’t Count on Donald Trump’s Protection Forever.” Nah, my jet ski is gold plated…
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