Why FBI director Kash Patel celebrated with Team USA hockey after gold medal victory

FBI director Kash Patel attended Team USA's dramatic win over Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Sunday.

22 Feb, 23:11 — 22 Feb, 23:34

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Why this matters

The story highlights an unusual public appearance by a high-ranking government official, FBI Director Kash Patel, celebrating a major sports victory with Team USA. This event draws attention due to the director's prominent role and the potential implications or reasons for his presence at a non-official, celebratory event, particularly given the "historic" nature of the win. It prompts questions about the nature of his involvement and any underlying connections.

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Kash PatelFBI Director Team USAGold medal-winning hockey team FBIGovernment agency Team CanadaHockey team opponent Johnny GaudreauTeam USA player 2026 Winter OlympicsMajor international sporting event

Coverage Timeline

First report: Yahoo · 22 Feb, 23:11|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 23m|Window: 23m

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