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Kash Patel took 'VIP snorkel' during Pearl Harbor trip: Report
Key takeaways
- The war memorial site honors the U.S. service members who died during Japan s bombing at Pearl Harbor in 1941.
- Diving is typically restricted around the vessel, with exceptions for Marine archaeologists and National Park Service (NPS) crews.
- FBI Assistant Director for Public Affairs Ben Williamson slammed the report in a social media post Thursday.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
The outlet reported Thursday that Patel made a previously undisclosed trip to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam last summer, citing government emails shared with AP.
The war memorial site honors the U.S. service members who died during Japan s bombing at Pearl Harbor in 1941. The sunken ship is the final resting place for more than 900 sailors and Marines.
Diving is typically restricted around the vessel, with exceptions for Marine archaeologists and National Park Service (NPS) crews. The NPS and Navy have also permitted select dignitaries to swim at the site, according to the AP.
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