"According to the document reviewed by the Times, Patel landed late in Rome on Thursday, Feb. 19. From there he went to dinner with Tilman Fertitta, a billionaire shithead who is the U.S. ambassador to Italy and the owner of the Houston Rockets. On Friday, Patel had an hour-long meeting with Italy's domestic security agency, followed by snacks and drinks and several ceremonial events, after which he flew to Milan to watch the U.S. men's hockey team play Slovakia."
"The Times reports that Patel's Saturday schedule consisted of one 20-minute briefing, a half-hour tour of the Olympic joint security operations center, and a private lunch with an unidentified guest. The hours between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. were booked for 'personal time/cultural activities,' followed by a private dinner with unidentified companions. Sunday's schedule was even more barren, listing only the gold medal hockey game at 7:00 p.m. and a flight back to the United States."
FBI internal scheduling documents obtained by the New York Times reveal that FBI Director Kash Patel's trip to the Winter Olympics in Italy consisted primarily of leisure activities rather than official duties. After arriving in Rome on February 19, Patel attended dinner with billionaire U.S. Ambassador Tilman Fertitta. His schedule included one hour-long security meeting with Italian officials, ceremonial events, and multiple hockey games. Saturday featured only a 20-minute briefing, a 30-minute tour of Olympic security operations, and blocks of time designated for personal activities and private dinners. Sunday's schedule contained only the gold medal hockey game and his return flight. The trip's minimal official business contradicts claims by Patel's spokesperson that the visit involved serious diplomatic work.
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