Furious Senate Republican orders Trump FBI chief to explain why he blew cash on BMWs

Source: Raw Story

July 9, 2026 9:22AM ET


A furious Republican senator wants answers from FBI Director Kash Patel, according to a new report. MS NOW reported Thursday that Republican Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley "demand[ed] that Patel turn over information about his flights on FBI aircraft and about the FBI’s purchase of BMW vehicles, which was first reported in December."

Grassley, the senior senator from Iowa, demanded that Patel provide details. “For each trip where you used an FBI aircraft for personal travel, have you reimbursed the FBI as required by law?" he asked. "If yes, please provide the records.”

Grassley then sternly demanded, “please explain why you decided to purchase BMW vehicles instead of Chevy Suburbans.”

This represents a change of tone for Grassley, who has stuck up for Patel in public interviews.

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