FBI Labels Leak of Director Patel’s Italy Trip Schedule a “Criminal Act”

The FBI has designated the leak of Director Kash Patel’s minute-by-minute schedule during the Winter Olympics in Italy as a “criminal act,” officials stated. The released itinerary details included U.S. men’s hockey games, private dinners, and a 4.5-hour block labeled “personal time,” sparking renewed concerns about government resource usage.

Reports revealed that Patel attended multiple U.S. men’s hockey events in Milan, where he celebrated with players after the team secured gold against Canada. The leaked schedule also listed several meetings alongside the private activities.

On Wednesday, reporter Glenn Thrush posted on social media: “The FBI described the leak of Patel’s schedule as a ‘criminal act’ that jeopardizes security and will not be taken lightly.”

Patel has maintained that his four-day trip to Italy was not purely leisure, though critics question whether taxpayer funds were used for activities blending official duties with personal time. FBI spokesperson Ben Williamson dismissed allegations from Senator Dick Durbin and a whistleblower report accusing Patel of misusing FBI and Justice Department aircraft for personal travel and disrupting investigations. Williamson labeled the claims “full of it” in a recent social media post.

Williamson further stated that Patel ensures an aircraft is available for operational needs and “always offers the plane if needed”—a practice he said did not apply during this trip as it was unnecessary. Patel has served as FBI Director since February 2025, and his travel arrangements have drawn scrutiny beyond the Olympics.