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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Giuliano de Leon

'Taxpayers Paid Again': Kash Patel, Kristi Noem Slammed for Enjoying Vegas Grand Prix Trip

FBI Director Kash Patel and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem attending the Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025. (Credit: @FBIDirectorKash/X formerly Twitter)

Kash Patel and Kristi Noem are facing criticism after attending the Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025 on 22 November. The FBI Director and the Homeland Security Secretary appeared on the event carpet at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit during a weekend marked by mounting scrutiny over their travel spending.

Their appearance drew swift backlash online, as users questioned why two senior officials under investigation for costly government travel chose to attend a high-profile race. Many asked how they travelled to Nevada and whether public funds were involved.

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