Kash Patel, President Trump’s pick for FBI director, remained upbeat after facing tough questions from lawmakers on Capitol Hill. After Thursday’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Patel called it “a fantastic day” despite heated exchanges, particularly with Senator Amy Klobuchar, who questioned his qualifications. Patel rejected the attacks, defending his record and commitment to the Constitution, and pointed out that over 300,000 law enforcement officers had endorsed him.
Patel emphasized his dedication to law enforcement, rejecting accusations of political bias and distancing himself from conspiracy theories like QAnon. He outlined a two-part plan to restore trust in the FBI: tackling violent crime and ensuring transparency through congressional oversight. He pledged to work closely with the FBI, calling its agents “warriors of ” and promising full cooperation with Congress.
