Kash Patel Purchases New Fleet of Luxury Armored BMWs to Be 'Less Conspicuous' During Outings
Source: People
FBI Director Kash Patel is flouting tradition by traveling in a luxury car instead of the department's standard-issue SUVs.
MS NOW reported on Monday, Dec. 22, that Patel, 45, pressured the FBI to purchase him a special, armored BMW X5, with sources saying he felt it made him "less conspicuous on his outings."
While the State Department contracts similar vehicles to transport foreign dignitaries in high-risk environments around the world, FBI personnel have traditionally been driven in a Chevrolet Suburban.
FBI spokesperson Ben Williamson confirmed the purchase of the X5s for Patel's use, saying, “Government agencies, including the FBI, routinely evaluate, replace and update vehicle fleets based on usage, security needs or budgetary decisions. The specific decisions referenced in this article were evaluated partly as a way to save taxpayers millions by picking cheaper selections or making cost structures more efficient."
Read more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/kash-patel-purchases-fleet-luxury-174759547.html
Going to get some big assed gold jewelry to go with them Kash?
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Government SUVs are more common than taxis in DC.
"Save taxpayers millions" my ass.........
The upcoming Democratic president can sell those to reduce the GOP's deficit.
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