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MIKE DAVIS: Kash Patel is restoring the FBI despite constant attacks

First-year achievements include capturing 6 of 10 most-wanted fugitives and arresting Venezuelan dictator Maduro

By Mike Davis Fox News

Published February 25, 2026 10:34am EST

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The one-year anniversary of FBI Director Kash Patel’s term has arrived. As a badge of honor, Patel is under constant attack by partisan Democrats and other conspiracy theorists – including even some whackjobs on the right. Contrary to these smears, Patel has boldly and decisively led back the FBI to where it should be: the premier law enforcement agency in the world.

Patel, after many long days of work to ensure our American athletes and dignitaries remained safe at the Olympic Games in Italy, got invited into the locker room of the men’s U.S. hockey team after their gold medal triumph over Canada. Because this was the first gold for the American men since the Miracle on Ice team in 1980, this became a significant moment. Patel, justifiably, allowed himself to enjoy the historic moment of American patriotism and pride. The athletes clearly enjoyed the presence of a senior U.S. official (and fellow hockey player), which became even more significant when Patel called President Donald Trump to praise the gold medal-winning U.S. team.

FBI Director Kash Patel announces the apprehension of Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder and FBI Ten Most Wanted fugitive, during a press conference in Ontario, California, on Jan. 23, 2026. (Mike Blake/Reuters)

Democrats, who are quicker to defend a sitting Democratic U.S. senator splitting margaritas with an alleged human-trafficking and wife-beating illegal immigrant than a senior U.S. government official celebrating a U.S. gold medal with American Olympians,........

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