FBI Director Condemns Misreport on Russia Trip
FBI Director Kash Patel criticizes MS Now for falsely reporting he was in Russia, as the network later regrets the error.
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MS Now, a left-leaning network, sparked controversy after incorrectly reporting that FBI Director Kash Patel had landed in Russia on Wednesday. The FBI swiftly clarified that Patel was, in fact, at Liberty University in Virginia, where he participated in a roundtable discussion with law students and local law enforcement.
Reporter Ken Dilanian later corrected the report, expressing regret for the mistake. “We’ve since learned that Patel did not, in fact, land in Russia today and remains in the U.S.,” Dilanian said. “The timing of any potential trip remains unclear. Again, we regret this error and we are transparent about when we make errors.”
Left: MS Now reports two sources familiar say Kash Patel just landed in Russia
The FBI’s Rapid Response team shared an X post that placed the MS Now clip side by side with a video of Patel speaking to a group of law students at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Patel was there with Rep. John McGuire (R-VA) for a roundtable discussion with law students and local law enforcement.
“Left: MS Now reports two sources familiar say Kash Patel just landed in Russia. Right: Here’s where Kash Patel actually is … Liberty U, doing a law enforcement appreciation event MS Now’s ‘sources’ are ‘familiar’ with NOTHING!” the caption read.
Today, I was proud to welcome @FBIDirectorKash to Lynchburg for a roundtable discussion I hosted with local law enforcement and students from Liberty University School of Law. Director Patel and I are committed to protecting victims, not criminals. We want the next generation to understand that our laws are meant to be enforced. We would not have a country without our men and women in uniform, and we are committed to ensuring they have the resources they need to protect and serve.
Patel responded to the post, stating, “Facts over clickbait.” Rep. McGuire also shared photos from the event, adding, “Today, I was proud to welcome @FBIDirectorKash to Lynchburg for a roundtable discussion I hosted with local law enforcement and students from Liberty University School of Law.” He emphasized the importance of protecting victims and enforcing the law.
Patel also called for an apology from MS Now, saying, “MS NOW just reported I had ‘landed in Russia’ for meetings with the FSB. The same outlet constantly tells lies about this FBI and law enforcement’s historic achievements in safeguarding the American people.” He cited arrest figures, captures of wanted fugitives, and fentanyl seizures as evidence of the bureau’s work under his leadership.
“This is no accident. It is due to the relentless work of this FBI and all of our state, local, and tribal partners,” Patel continued, adding that MS Now owed an apology to the FBI, law enforcement, and the American people.
MS Now first aired the report earlier Wednesday, with anchor Peter Alexander citing “two people familiar with the matter.” Dilanian, who sourced the story, added: “We don’t know what Kash Patel is doing in Russia. And that’s one of the things that’s concerning our FBI sources — they don’t know either.” Politico had previously reported in July that Patel was expected to visit Moscow and St. Petersburg on October 14-15.
Source: Daily Wire
