"FBI director Kash Patel posted on X on Sunday night...referring to viral footage of himself - apparently drunk or well on his way to becoming so - partaking in booze-soaked festivities in Milan following the men's Olympic hockey final, which the U.S. won against Canada 2-1. Even on a less eventful weekend, the sight of America's most powerful domestic-law-enforcement official chugging from a bottle of beer, screaming at the top of his lungs, and showering players with the remainder of his foamy beverage might raise doubts about the state of public safety."
"A few hours earlier, Patel had been photographed inside the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, where, while watching the game, he had announced on X that the bureau was 'dedicating all necessary resources' to investigating a shooting that morning at Mar-a-Lago. President Trump was not at his Florida residence at the time of the apparent attack but at the White House, where his administration has been plotting military strikes against Iran that could provoke retaliatory incursions on U.S. soil."
"Watching the 45-year-old Patel jump up and down like a drunken frat boy while these crises unfolded did not inspire much confidence that they will be quickly and competently resolved."
FBI Director Kash Patel posted on social media defending his presence in Milan's Olympic hockey celebration, where he was filmed appearing intoxicated while celebrating Team USA's gold medal victory. The incident occurred while critical security matters demanded his attention, including an active shooting investigation at Mar-a-Lago and ongoing military strike planning against Iran that could trigger retaliatory attacks on U.S. soil. The timing raised concerns about the FBI director's priorities and focus during a period when federal law enforcement resources should be concentrated on national security threats. The incident reflects broader questions about the current state of federal law enforcement leadership and institutional focus.
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