FBI Director Kash Patel Visits Pearl Harbor

May 14, 2026, 21:33
New ZealandPolitics

Introduction

FBI Director Kash Patel went snorkeling at the USS Arizona memorial in Hawaii. The FBI did not tell the public about this trip.

Main Body

Director Patel visited Hawaii in August. He stayed on the island for two nights. The FBI said he was there for work, but they did not mention the snorkeling. Most people cannot swim near the USS Arizona because it is a cemetery. Only a few special people can go there. The Navy says some important leaders also go there to learn about history. Some people are angry. They say the Director used government money for a vacation. They think he should focus on his job and security.

Conclusion

The Navy says the trip was okay for a leader. Other people say the Director was not honest about his travel.

Learning

⚡ The 'Did Not' Pattern

In this story, we see a very useful way to say 'no' about the past:

did not + [action word]

Look at these examples from the text:

  • The FBI did not tell the public...
  • ...they did not mention the snorkeling.

The Rule: When we use did not, the action word stays in its simple, base form.

❌ did not told →\rightarrow ✅ did not tell ❌ did not mentioned →\rightarrow ✅ did not mention

⚓ Useful A2 Words

  • Public →\rightarrow All the people in a country.
  • Mention →\rightarrow To speak about something briefly.
  • Honest →\rightarrow Telling the truth.

🧩 Word Order Trick

Notice how we describe the location: at the USS Arizona memorial in Hawaii

Small place →\rightarrow Big place (Memorial →\rightarrow Hawaii)

Vocabulary Learning

snorkeling (n.)
Swimming in water while wearing a snorkel, a tube for breathing.
Example:He went snorkeling at the memorial.
memorial (n.)
A place built to remember someone or an event.
Example:The USS Arizona memorial is in Hawaii.
cemetery (n.)
A burial ground where people are buried.
Example:The USS Arizona is a cemetery.
leaders (n.)
People who guide or command others.
Example:Important leaders go there to learn history.
government (n.)
The governing authority of a country.
Example:He used government money for a vacation.
vacation (n.)
A holiday or break from work for rest or travel.
Example:He went on a vacation.
security (n.)
Protection from danger or harm.
Example:He should focus on his job and security.
honest (adj.)
Truthful and not lying.
Example:The Director was not honest about his travel.