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FBI Director Kash Patel Participates in Private Snorkelling Visit at USS Arizona Memorial
FBI Director Kash Patel undertook a private snorkelling excursion over the USS Arizona Memorial in Hawaii during a government trip last summer, according to emails obtained by the Associated Press. The visit, which was organised by the military but omitted from official FBI communications, took place at the sunken battleship where over 900 sailors and Marines remain interred. This site memorialises the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, one of the deadliest days in American history. Previously, the FBI had only reported Patel's walking tour of the Honolulu field office and meetings with local law enforcement. Flight records show Patel stayed in Hawaii for two additional days before continuing to Las Vegas, raising criticism over his use of government resources and the FBI aircraft for trips that critics argue mix official duties with personal leisure. The Navy and National Park Service rarely permit such activities at the site, with exceptions for dignitaries and certain officials, and former FBI directors have not previously snorkelled there. Critics and veterans condemned the excursion, saying it is inappropriate for a political figure to swim at a hallowed military memorial. Patel defended the trip as part of a planned cybercrime investigation, but his tenure has been marked by several controversies, including gifting replica firearms overseas, questions about alcohol consumption, and using the FBI plane for personal reasons.
FBI Director Kash Patel faces criticism for private snorkeling visit at USS Arizona Memorial
📰 Original title: FBI's Kash Patel criticized for secret snorkeling trip in hallowed WWII gravesite
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FBI Director Kash Patel faces criticism for private snorkeling visit at USS Arizona Memorial
FBI Director Kash Patel has come under scrutiny for taking a private snorkeling trip at the USS Arizona Memorial in Hawaii during August, without public disclosure. The memorial, which honors over 900 American sailors and Marines killed in the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, is largely off-limits to the public. Emails obtained by the Associated Press indicate that Patel extended his official trip to Australia and New Zealand by two days to participate in what was labeled a 'VIP Snorkel.' Critics described the excursion as disrespectful to the site and its historical significance. Stacey Young, founder of Justice Connection, commented that Patel’s actions reflect a pattern of distractions instead of prioritizing public safety. According to a former government diver, no FBI director since at least 1993 has snorkeled at the site, making Patel’s visit highly unusual. Official responses from the FBI mentioned vague 'national security engagements,' while the Navy could not clarify who authorized the trip. This incident adds to other controversies surrounding Patel, including his previous interactions with the Olympic hockey team and the gifting of illegal 3D-printed firearms to officials in New Zealand. The event has sparked debate over the appropriateness of a high-ranking federal official engaging in private activities at a site of national mourning.
FBI Director Kash Patel faces criticism for private snorkeling visit at USS Arizona Memorial
📰 Original title: FBI's Kash Patel criticized for secret snorkeling trip in hallowed WWII gravesite
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FBI Director Kash Patel faces criticism for private snorkeling visit at USS Arizona Memorial
FBI Director Kash Patel has come under scrutiny for taking a private snorkeling trip at the USS Arizona Memorial in Hawaii during August, without public disclosure. The memorial, which honors over 900 American sailors and Marines killed in the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, is largely off-limits to the public. Emails obtained by the Associated Press indicate that Patel extended his official trip to Australia and New Zealand by two days to participate in what was labeled a 'VIP Snorkel.' Critics described the excursion as disrespectful to the site and its historical significance. Stacey Young, founder of Justice Connection, commented that Patel’s actions reflect a pattern of distractions instead of prioritizing public safety. According to a former government diver, no FBI director since at least 1993 has snorkeled at the site, making Patel’s visit highly unusual. Official responses from the FBI mentioned vague 'national security engagements,' while the Navy could not clarify who authorized the trip. This incident adds to other controversies surrounding Patel, including his previous interactions with the Olympic hockey team and the gifting of illegal 3D-printed firearms to officials in New Zealand. The event has sparked debate over the appropriateness of a high-ranking federal official engaging in private activities at a site of national mourning.
Patel's Pearl Harbor Plunge Fuels Fury
Veterans are angry after FBI Director Kash Patel went snorkeling at the USS Arizona memorial. The Hawaii trip details were leaked.
#PearlHarbor, #KashPatel, #FBI, #Veterans, #USSArizona
https://newsletter.tf/fbi-director-patel-pearl-harbor-snorkel-anger/
Leaked documents show FBI Director Kash Patel went snorkeling at the USS Arizona memorial in Hawaii. This is causing anger among veterans.
#PearlHarbor, #KashPatel, #FBI, #Veterans, #USSArizona
https://newsletter.tf/fbi-director-patel-pearl-harbor-snorkel-anger/
FBI Director Patel's Pearl Harbor Snorkel Angers Veterans
Veterans are angry after FBI Director Kash Patel went snorkeling at the USS Arizona memorial. The Hawaii trip details were leaked.
Domestic terrorism doesn’t always start with a bomb. It starts with planning, ideology, and secrecy. When the FBI disrupts a plot early, most Americans never know how close danger came.
#FBI #DomesticTerrorism #NationalSecurityhttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-12-15/new-years-eve-terror-plot-charges-southern-californiaEmails show that U.S. FBI Director Kash Patel’s Hawaii trip included "VIP snorkel" at a Pearl Harbor memorial.
@AssociatedPress reports: "Patel has faced scrutiny over his leadership for the past year, with his use of government resources emerging as a recurring storyline of his tenure."
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Emails show Kash Patel went on a 'VIP snorkel' at Pearl Harbor
Government emails obtained by The Associated Press show that FBI Director Kash Patel went on a “VIP snorkel” session last summer at the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. The FBI didn't publicize the excursion or Patel's return to Hawaii after official visits to Australia and New Zealand. With few exceptions, snorkeling and diving are off-limits around the USS Arizona. The battleship is now a military cemetery reachable only by boat. It has stood as one of the nation’s most hallowed sites since Japan bombed and sank the ship in 1941. A Navy spokesperson confirms the outing but says the service wasn't able to track down who initiated it.
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