Patel defends travel, vehicle acquisition ahead of hearing

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Trending on The Hill - September 15, 2026

Trending on The Hill - September 15, 2026

FBI Director Kash Patel on Monday defended his personal travel and the law enforcement agency’s purchase of several luxury armored BMWs under his leadership amid scrutiny.

Patel is scheduled to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday morning. Democrats on the panel are expected to press the Trump administration official over his use of government resources and the agency’s jet while in office.

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), who chairs the committee, pressed Patel in May about reports that he used taxpayer dollars to fund his personal travel. 

“As Director, I have reimbursed all........

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