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Kash Patel's Pearl Harbor 'VIP Snorkel' Sparks Controversy

Emails revealed that Kash Patel, identified by several reports as an FBI chief or director, took a "VIP snorkel" at a Pearl Harbor memorial during an official trip to Hawaii. The incident drew criticism for allegedly disrespecting the sacred site and mixing leisure with official duties.

14 May, 09:08 — 14 May, 23:43
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Fox NewsMixed1d ago

Wisconsin official cries foul alleging FBI showed up at front door of county election director's home

A Wisconsin election official claims an FBI agent attempted to interview Milwaukee County's elections director at her private residence this week.

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cbcHigh1d ago

Emails show Kash Patel working trip to Hawaii included 'VIP Snorkel'

When Kash Patel visited Hawaii last summer, the FBI took pains to note the director was not on vacation, highlighting his walking tour of the bureau's Honolulu field office and meetings with local law enforcement.

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cnbcMostly Factual1d ago

Kash Patel appeals dismissal of defamation lawsuit against ex-FBI official Figliuzzi

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The IndependentMostly Factual1d ago

Kash Patel’s Hawaii trip - which FBI claimed was not a vacation - included a ‘VIP snorkel’ at Pearl Harbor memorial, report says

Participants in the excursion were reportedly briefed on the significance of the battleship as a final resting place for hundreds of service members

By Jasmine Fernández

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forbes1d ago

Kash Patel Reportedly Took ‘VIP Snorkel’ Around Pearl Harbor—Latest Report Of Mixing Leisure And Official Duties - Forbes

Kash Patel Reportedly Took ‘VIP Snorkel’ Around Pearl Harbor—Latest Report Of Mixing Leisure And Official Duties  Forbes

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EL PAISMostly Factual2d ago

FBI Director Kash Patel faces accusations of excessive alcohol consumption

The official denies reports that describe him as a drinker and forcing agency officers to undergo polygraph tests

By Jesús-Sérvulo González Moreno

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1d ago

Kash Patel may have disrespected Pearl Harbor victims in Hawaii: 'It fits FBI chief's pattern…'

Kash Patel is facing scrutiny after reports revealed he participated in a rare 'VIP snorkel' excursion near the sunken USS Arizona memorial

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual1d ago

Kash Patel Went on ‘VIP Snorkel’ Adventure Around Pearl Harbor Wreckage: Report

In an August visit just made public, the FBI director toured a site not even family members of victims of the attack can visit

By Kory Grow

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tmzMixed1d ago

FBI Chief Kash Patel Went for 'VIP Snorkel' in Off-Limits Area on Hawaii Work Trip

Kash Patel went to Hawaii last year for what the FBI said was a work trip and definitely not a vacation ... though unless he was checking on the FBI office underwater, it's hard to say why he needed to go snorkeling. According to the Associated…

By TMZ Staff

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EL PAIS14 May, 09:08First to report

FBI Director Kash Patel faces accusations of excessive alcohol consumption

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n1-serbia14 May, 12:11

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danas14 May, 12:32

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Fox News14 May, 17:52

Wisconsin official cries foul alleging FBI showed up at front door of county election director's home

AP14 May, 18:52

Emails show FBI Director Kash Patel's Hawaii trip included 'VIP snorkel' at a Pearl Harbor memorial - AP News

Yahoo14 May, 18:52

Emails show FBI Director Kash Patel's Hawaii trip included 'VIP snorkel' at a Pearl Harbor memorial

cnbc14 May, 19:28

Kash Patel appeals dismissal of defamation lawsuit against ex-FBI official Figliuzzi

faz14 May, 20:00

FBI-Chef vor Ausschuss: Kash Patel ist nicht zu fassen

cbc14 May, 20:30

Emails show Kash Patel working trip to Hawaii included 'VIP Snorkel'

forbes14 May, 20:45

Kash Patel Reportedly Took ‘VIP Snorkel’ Around Pearl Harbor—Latest Report Of Mixing Leisure And Official Duties - Forbes

rolling-stone14 May, 21:09

Kash Patel Went on ‘VIP Snorkel’ Adventure Around Pearl Harbor Wreckage: Report

tmz14 May, 21:11

FBI Chief Kash Patel Went for 'VIP Snorkel' in Off-Limits Area on Hawaii Work Trip

hindustan-times14 May, 21:33

Kash Patel may have disrespected Pearl Harbor victims in Hawaii: 'It fits FBI chief's pattern…'

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observador14 May, 23:20

Emails revelam "mergulho VIP" de Kash Patel em Pearl Harbor

The Independent14 May, 23:43

Kash Patel’s Hawaii trip - which FBI claimed was not a vacation - included a ‘VIP snorkel’ at Pearl Harbor memorial, report says

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channel-news-asia15 May, 03:06

Emails show FBI Director Kash Patel's Hawaii trip included 'VIP snorkel' at a Pearl Harbor memorial

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index-hr15 May, 16:45Latest update

Nova kontroverza direktora FBI-ja. Ronio je na "svetom mjestu" u Pearl Harboru