FBI Director Kash Patel Sparks Outrage After Celebrating USA’s Ice Hockey Win At Winter Olympics
He went on to hold several senior roles in the Trump administration, including positions at the National Security Council and the Pentagon.
Now, as FBI Director, Patel remains firmly inside government – overseeing the bureau’s intelligence and federal law enforcement operations nationwide.
The viral clip
In the video circulating online, Patel can be seen joining the US men’s hockey team in their locker room following their gold medal victory at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
He cheered as the team marked the victory, drank beer and jumped around with players, as one of them placed an old medal around his neck.
The government official could also be seen shouting congratulations as the team roared around him.
And while reaction to the clip was predominantly outrage, some defended the FBI director.
One person said: “I love this!!! An FBI director that loves America and wants us to WIN!”
