


Kash Patel Faces Senate Grilling at FBI Director Confirmation Hearing
Patel defends past comments and engages with senators on Jan. 6 and QAnon during his confirmation hearing for FBI director.
Overview
Kash Patel, nominated to lead the FBI, faced intense questioning during his Senate confirmation hearing. Senators scrutinized his past comments supporting the 'Deep State' narrative, his remarks about QAnon, and his association with controversial figures. Notably, he distanced himself from a meme illustrating violence and rejected claims of guilt by association. Patel emphasized his commitment to impartial law enforcement, stating he does not condone violence against law enforcement and criticized Trump's pardons for Jan. 6 rioters. Despite GOP support, his nomination remains contentious amid growing Democratic opposition.
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