Kash Patel Faces Bipartisan Backlash Over Planned Russia Trip as FBI Director
FBI Director Kash Patel is facing intense criticism from across the political spectrum over his planned trip to Russia in October 2026, which will likely be hosted by the FSB, successor to the KGB. The trip marks the first visit by a sitting FBI director to Moscow since Robert Mueller in 2013. Critics include Occupy Democrats, far-right activist Laura Loomer, and Democratic Representative Andy Kim, who accuse Patel of cozying up to a hostile security apparatus amid ongoing U.S.-Russia tensions and sanctions. Patel's short tenure has been plagued by controversies, including reported drinking problems, temper issues, and misuse of taxpayer funds for private jet flights. The article notes that both right and center-left observers are suspicious of Patel's motives, especially given the Trump administration's perceived deference to the Kremlin.
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