Now the Press Claims Kash Patel Desecrated a Historic War Site, and Disprove Themselves In the Process
The press has recently accused FBI Director Kash Patel of desecrating the Pearl Harbor memorial during a snorkeling excursion. However, reports indicate that Patel was invited by military officials and that such VIP tours have been allowed for dignitaries since the Obama administration. The media coverage has been criticized for lacking context and failing to present the full details of the trip.
- ▪Kash Patel was accused of desecrating the Pearl Harbor memorial during a snorkeling trip.
- ▪The FBI clarified that Patel was invited by military officials and was not on vacation.
- ▪VIP snorkeling excursions at the site have been permitted for dignitaries since at least the Obama administration.
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Now the Press Claims Kash Patel Desecrated a Historic War Site, and Disprove Themselves In the Process By Brad Slager | 3:18 PM on May 17, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein There is a desperate pattern emerging in the press regarding FBI Director Kash Patel. There is a growing tendency to see/hear a claim of outlandish behavior involving Patel and then rush to publication without maybe committing a modicum of research or striving to apply calm, rational thought to the matter. But then again, if they commit to researching the story, they run the risk of discovering information that would completely derail their hit piece.
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