"The tie drew questions across social media. For one thing, it's extremely unusual for a government official to wear a tie featuring the logo of any business, let alone a sports team. For another, Patel has not publicly expressed fandom for Liverpool in the past at least not in words. He has previously been photographed wearing Liverpool ties on at least two separate occasions, though."
"The first, on 12 December 2024, came when Patel was visiting various lawmakers on Capitol Hill after Donald Trump's victory in that year's election, with Patel at the time being rumored to be a part of the administration. The second came about five months later, on 9 April 2025, at a press event touting the US authorities' capture of narcotics. By that time, Patel had been confirmed as director of the FBI."
"Notably, Patel wore the same thick-striped tie featuring the Liverpool logo on the bottom at both those events, while the one he wore for Tuesday's hearing is different, with thinner stripes and a more prominent logo (the heritage tie, currently available on Liverpool's official club shop for 15). His apparent ownership of multiple Liverpool ties would indicate that his wearing of them is not a fluke."
Kash Patel wore a Liverpool FC tie to a US Senate judiciary committee hearing, prompting attention because government officials rarely display business or sports logos. Patel had been photographed wearing Liverpool ties on at least two prior occasions: 12 December 2024 while visiting lawmakers on Capitol Hill after Donald Trump's victory, and 9 April 2025 at a press event announcing a narcotics capture. By April 2025 Patel had been confirmed as FBI director. The tie worn at the hearing differed in stripe thickness and logo prominence from earlier ties. Patel's apparent ownership of multiple Liverpool ties suggests the choices were deliberate. The hearing included heated exchanges with senators over his leadership and personnel decisions.
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