Kash Patel's newest ride is an armored BMW bought at his request
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Source: The Independent
Monday 22 December 2025 15:34 EST
The FBI reportedly recently purchased a fleet of armoured BMW vehicles at the request of Director Kash Patel, whose use of government-issued transportation has been at the center of ongoing controversy. Rather than opt for the typical armored Chevrolet Suburban, Patel pressed for the FBI to purchase several BMW X5s for his use because they are less conspicuous during outings, several sources familiar with the situation told MS NOW.
But a spokesperson for the bureau, who confirmed the vehicle purchases to MS NOW, said the new vehicles were actually a taxpayer-saving decision because they are less expensive than other options.
“The FBI needed to update their vehicle fleet with four vehicles (which is common for security agencies) – and instead of paying for the traditional SUVs the FBI always buys, Patel chose a vehicle that is about $250k CHEAPER,” FBI deputy assistant for public affairs Ben Williamson wrote on X.
Williamson claimed Patel’s decision would say “around $1 million,” though he declined to provide MS Now with documents that proved his claim and called the reporting “the most laughably dishonest framing I have ever seen.”
Read more: https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/kash-patel-bmw-fbi-b2889184.html
First, most (if not all) of the GSA fleet are AMERICAN cars (I expect investigative units might have other types that are unmarked for undercover). And who knows how many LEO departments nationwide have used (and still use) Ford Explorer PIs or I suppose the Chevy Blazers. Even the Presidential limos have generally been Cadillacs or Lincolns. So this is more complete bullshit grifting.
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