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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(132,350 posts)
Mon Dec 22, 2025, 06:58 PM Monday

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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Kash Patel Purchases New Fleet of Luxury Armored BMWs to Be 'Less Conspicuous' During Outings (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Monday OP
"Kashie, my bestie said the SUV she got driven home in was really lame." tanyev Monday #1
Because nothing says inconspicuous like an armored BMW. TomSlick Monday #2
As a taxpayer, when Dems retake control Deminpenn Monday #3
What it is like Traildogbob Monday #4
What happended to America first? Puppyjive Monday #5
Gee, when I was in the Air Force the government had to purchase only USA-made vehicles. SeattleVet Yesterday #6
Where the hell is DOGE when we truly need it? KY_EnviroGuy 19 hrs ago #7
Ka$h would be a legend in his own mind... Kid Berwyn 17 hrs ago #8

tanyev

(48,578 posts)
1. "Kashie, my bestie said the SUV she got driven home in was really lame."
Mon Dec 22, 2025, 07:07 PM
Monday

“You’re the director, Kashie! Can’t you do something about that?”

TomSlick

(12,868 posts)
2. Because nothing says inconspicuous like an armored BMW.
Mon Dec 22, 2025, 07:37 PM
Monday


Government SUVs are more common than taxis in DC.

Deminpenn

(17,277 posts)
3. As a taxpayer, when Dems retake control
Mon Dec 22, 2025, 07:41 PM
Monday

of the federal government, I want all these grifters to reimburse all of us taxpayers for all these unneeded perks.

Traildogbob

(12,445 posts)
4. What it is like
Mon Dec 22, 2025, 07:51 PM
Monday

To have an unlimited credit card you never have to pay, while bitching about others spending too much.
1 Doll and one pencil limits for us. WHILE OUR TAXES ARE THEIR SLUSH FUND!!! Fuck every
G-goober that supports this shit.

SeattleVet

(5,815 posts)
6. Gee, when I was in the Air Force the government had to purchase only USA-made vehicles.
Tue Dec 23, 2025, 01:40 AM
Yesterday

They were using Chevy LUV pickups which were always breaking down and having multiple problems. I suggested they switch to the much more reliable (and lower-cost) Datsun models, and really got taken to task for even suggesting buying a non-American made vehicle.

'America First' my ass!

KY_EnviroGuy

(14,765 posts)
7. Where the hell is DOGE when we truly need it?
Tue Dec 23, 2025, 01:28 PM
19 hrs ago


"Save taxpayers millions" my ass.........

The upcoming Democratic president can sell those to reduce the GOP's deficit.
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