FBI Director's Olympic Party: Security Duties or Distraction?

0:00On April 17th, FBI director Cash Patel is defending his trip to the Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, back in February. Leaked video caught him in the team USA men's hockey locker room, chugging beer and celebrating their gold medal win the first in over 50 years. Earlier this week, Patel called into a radio show to explain. He said the FBI led security for 250,000 Americans at the Games, and he was there with the hockey team and his friends on it. The footage sparked quick backlash online, with critics calling out the party vibe amid serious security duties. Patel used the government jet for the trip, which drew fire since he once slammed his predecessor for personal plane use. An FBI spokesperson fired back, saying it was all official meetings with Italian officials invited last July, chats with the ambassador, and briefings. On Olympic security. Patel shrugged off the drama, vowing to ignore the noise, and keep the focus on protecting athletes and citizens. I'm Corey, with the story. That's your entertainment and celebrity news today update.

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