FBI Director Kash Patel found himself in the midst of a social media storm after video footage surfaced of him celebrating with the US Men’s Hockey Team following their Gold Medal win against Canada at the Winter Olympics in Milan. The video showed Patel chugging what appeared to be a beer, shaking it in the air, and banging on a table in front of him. Another member of the hockey team even placed a gold medal around Patel’s neck.
The incident quickly drew mixed reactions, with some praising Patel for joining in the celebration and showing his support for Team USA, while others criticized him for engaging in what they perceived as unprofessional behavior. The controversy escalated when journalist William Turton of ProPublica shared the video on social media, prompting further scrutiny of Patel’s actions.
In response to the criticism, Patel took to X to defend himself, stating, “For the very concerned media – 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.” Patel emphasized his patriotism and gratitude for being included in the team’s celebration.
The incident has sparked a debate about the appropriateness of Patel’s actions as a high-ranking government official and the perceived lack of professionalism in his behavior. Some view his participation in the celebration as a positive display of camaraderie and support for American athletes, while others argue that it raises questions about the boundaries between personal and professional conduct.
Keith Olbermann, a prominent sports commentator, went as far as to call the US Men’s Hockey Team “self-absorbed scumbag misogynists” in response to the controversy, highlighting the polarizing nature of the incident.
As the debate continues to unfold on social media and news outlets, it remains to be seen how Patel’s involvement in the celebration will impact his public image and reputation as the FBI Director.
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References:
– Twitchy: [FBI Director Kash Patel Confirms That, Yes, THIS Is Him Celebrating With the US Olympic Hockey Team](https://twitchy.com/dougp/2026/02/22/fbi-director-kash-patel-confirms-that-yes-this-is-him-celebrating-with-the-us-olympic-hockey-team-n2425309)
– Breitbart: [Kash Patel Responds to Criticism of His Celebration With Team USA Men’s Hockey: ‘Yes, I Love America’](https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2026/02/22/kash-patel-responds-to-criticism-of-his-celebration-with-team-usa-mens-hockey-yes-i-love-america/)
– The Guardian: [FBI head Kash Patel defends ‘frat bro’ hijinks with US hockey team in Milan](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/23/kash-patel-fbi-olympics-us-hockey)
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