Kash Patel faces scrutiny over snorkeling outing at USS Arizona memorial in Hawaii
Kash Patel, the FBI director, is under scrutiny for participating in a snorkeling excursion at the USS Arizona memorial in Hawaii. The outing, which took place during an official trip, has raised concerns due to the site's significance as a burial ground for over 1,000 sailors and marines. The FBI defended the excursion as a historical tour and part of official engagements with military counterparts.
- ▪Kash Patel participated in a snorkeling excursion at the USS Arizona memorial during a trip to Hawaii.
- ▪The outing was described as a 'VIP snorkel' and involved nine other individuals.
- ▪The FBI stated that the visit was part of Patel's public national security engagements with counterparts in New Zealand and Australia.
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Kash Patel testifies before a Senate committee on 12 May 2026. Photograph: Andrew Thomas/CNP/Andrew Thomas - CNP/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenKash Patel testifies before a Senate committee on 12 May 2026. Photograph: Andrew Thomas/CNP/Andrew Thomas - CNP/ShutterstockHawaiiKash Patel faces scrutiny over snorkeling outing at USS Arizona memorial in HawaiiFBI director reportedly took a snorkel excursion at site containing remains of more than 1,000 navy sailors and marinesAnna BettsSat 16 May 2026 11.10 EDTLast modified on Sat 16 May 2026 11.11 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe FBI director, Kash Patel, is facing new scrutiny following reports that he participated in a snorkeling excursion around the USS Arizona during a trip to Hawaii last summer.The outing was first reported…
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