Leftists are freaking out over a report that FBI Director Kash Patel is planning a trip to Russia.
Politico described the planned trip, which will likely take place in the fall, as “unusual and sensitive” while pointing out that the United States and Russia are still disagreeing over the Ukraine War.
“Patel has a history of involvement in controversial Russia-related matters dating to President Donald Trump’s first term, including trying to cast doubt on investigations into whether Trump colluded with Russia to help him win the 2016 election — an episode he now calls the ‘Russiagate hoax.’ Patel also is developing a track record of taking eye-catching trips in his role atop the FBI, drawing scrutiny from Congress,” the outlet reported.
They also cite a person “familiar” with the director’s travel plans to say that he will make stops in St. Petersburg and Moscow, but go on to add that they are not sure if he will be meeting with the likes of Russian President Vladimir Putin or senior aides within the government.
It didn’t take long for X users to jump on the story, with some lobbing conspiracy theories while others stuck to insults:
Hopefully he never comes back
— Ocean Glass (@robertn02150974) July 21, 2026
He should ask Putin for some new eyes. They’ve got plenty of underground chops shops in their country.
— GhostofBluebomber79 (@xBluebomber79x) July 21, 2026
Trump chose this freak as FBI director because he’s as crazy as he is. Look at his body language. It tells you. The FBI is a joke now just like trump wanted.
He’s making the nation look the joke too. That what you voted for rural America?— Don Clarke (@DonClar45573890) July 21, 2026
Right before midterms eh? Just a coincidence I’m sure. Couldn’t possibly be something along the lines of this tired trick right before polls close to clear out swing state voting sites and fuck with the machines? @SenSchumer @marceelias @EricHolder @NormEisen pic.twitter.com/6taBJhHTAa
— 🦋the-michael-datson.bsky.social🦋 (@fuller_sean) July 20, 2026
for what purpose? is he going to give russia some intel about 2026 midterms?
can’t imagine he has any reason to go….except to set up the midterms with russian help.
— cjoan (@cjoan223817) July 20, 2026
KGB will laugh at him behind his back every moment of the visit.
And he’s just dumb enough to get played.
— Mark Harrington (@HarringtonMark9) July 20, 2026
Trying to secure most votes I see for November. Small fry this won’t work. @FBIDirectorKash
— Mike (@Miketerps1) July 21, 2026
It’s not what you think. His girlfriend is performing shows in Russia
— Mike 🟧 (@xzqkj) July 20, 2026
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