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FBI Director Kash Patel Celebrates Hockey Gold Medal with Team USA
Video shows Patel drinking beer and getting draped in gold medal after historic win over Canada
Feb. 23, 2026 at 1:03pm
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FBI Director Kash Patel was caught on video celebrating with the U.S. men's hockey team in Milan after their gold medal victory over Canada at the Olympics. Footage shows Patel drinking a beer and being draped in a gold medal by the team.
Why it matters
Patel, a former Trump administration official, has been a controversial figure, so his exuberant celebration with the gold medal-winning hockey team is drawing significant attention and reaction on social media.
The details
The video shows Patel, dressed casually in a t-shirt and jeans, enthusiastically celebrating with the U.S. hockey players after their overtime win against Canada. Patel can be seen drinking a beer and being draped in one of the players' gold medals.
- The U.S. men's hockey team won the gold medal on Sunday, February 23, 2026.
- The celebration footage of Patel was captured shortly after the game in Milan.
The players
Kash Patel
The current FBI Director and former Trump administration official.
U.S. Men's Hockey Team
The gold medal-winning U.S. Olympic men's hockey team.
The takeaway
Patel's exuberant celebration with the U.S. hockey team has sparked a mix of praise and criticism, highlighting the polarizing nature of his political career and role as FBI Director.
