FBI says director Kash Patel in Virginia, not Russia

Oct 14, 2026

FBI Director Kash Patel attended a law enforcement appreciation event in Lynchburg, Virginia, on Wednesday. Reports emerged claiming he traveled to Russia for meetings hosted by the FSB. The FBI agency refuted these claims, stating that Patel was present at Liberty University. Video evidence showed him speaking at the event in Virginia. This clarification was necessary to address misinformation regarding his whereabouts.

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