FBI boss Kash Patel jets off on govt plane to see girlfriend as workers go unpaid amid shutdown
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Oct 30, 2025, 22:53 IST | Updated: Oct 30, 2025, 22:53 IST
As the U.S. government shutdown drags on and federal workers go unpaid, FBI Director Kash Patel is facing a storm of criticism.
Reports say Patel used a government-registered jet to attend his girlfriend’s performance at a wrestling event in Pennsylvania raising fresh questions about misuse of public resources.
While Patel insists it’s mandatory for him to use government aircraft, this isn’t his first time facing scrutiny for personal trips on the Bureau’s jet.
Here’s how the controversy unfolded and why it’s sparking outrage across Washington.
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