Patel addressed media inquiries on Monday regarding a recent trip to the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Patel stated his presence with the men's hockey team after their victory over Canada in Milan left him "extremely humbled."
Patel stated that he was "extremely humbled" to be present with the men's hockey team following their victory over Canada in Milan.
An FBI spokesperson clarified that the trip was focused on scheduled meetings with public officials in Italy and had been planned for several months.