NEW: FBI Director Kash Patel responds following backlash for celebrating with Team USA after they defeated Team Canada while on a work trip.
“For the very concerned media,” Patel said.
“Yes, I love America and was extremely humbled when my friends, the newly minted Gold Medal… pic.twitter.com/FrYz0DebrR
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FBI Director Kash Patel responds following backlash for celebrating with Team USA after they defeated Team Canada while on a work trip.
“For the very concerned media,” Patel said.
“Yes, I love America and was extremely humbled when my friends, the newly minted Gold Medal winners on Team USA, invited me into the locker room to celebrate this historic moment with the boys- Greatest country on earth and greatest sport on earth.”