Kash Patel gave his Australian counterpart a 3D replica gun as a gift. It was destroyed within months
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By The Guardian
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In brief
FBI Director Kash Patel's controversial gift of a 3D-printed replica firearm to Australian Federal Police leadership sparked institutional discord. Initially showcased as a diplomatic gesture, the artifact became a point of contention when the AFP's new commissioner deemed it inappropriate for public display. Declassified documents reveal the gift's short-lived prominence within the organization before its eventual destruction, highlighting tensions between U.S. federal law enforcement and international counterparts.
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Kash Patel gave his Australian counterpart a 3D replica gun as a gift. It was destroyed within months
Documents show the FBI director’s gift was ‘displayed proudly’ by the AFP before new commissioner ordered it be destroyed
