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Durbin criticizes Senate confirmation of Kash Patel as new FBI Director

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Lindsey Graham - Ranking Member on the Senate Committee on the Judiciary | Official U.S. Senate headshot

Lindsey Graham - Ranking Member on the Senate Committee on the Judiciary | Official U.S. Senate headshot

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, representing Illinois and serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has expressed his disapproval following the confirmation of Kash Patel as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The Senate confirmed Patel's nomination with a narrow vote of 51-49.

Durbin voiced significant concerns regarding Patel's qualifications and intentions for leading the FBI. He stated, "After meeting with Mr. Patel, reviewing his record, and questioning him at his hearing, I am convinced that he has neither the experience, the judgment, nor the temperament to lead the FBI." He further criticized Republican colleagues for ignoring what he described as numerous red flags about Patel's character and actions.

According to Durbin, "Mr. Patel has been open about his plans to dismantle the FBI," suggesting that such intentions could lead to chaos within the Bureau. Durbin warned that confirming Patel could result in a "political and national security disaster" and expressed fear for the future stability of the FBI under his leadership.

Before his appointment, Kash Patel was known for promoting conspiracy theories supportive of former President Trump. Notably, he claimed that January 6 was not an insurrection and alleged that it was orchestrated by the FBI over a year in advance. Additionally, he produced recordings featuring songs performed by individuals involved in January 6 who attacked law enforcement officers during their activities at Capitol Hill.

Furthermore, whistleblowers have provided credible information indicating that Patel is actively involved in removing senior law enforcement officials from their positions within the FBI. In response to these allegations, Durbin sent a letter requesting an investigation from DOJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz.

For more detailed insights into Durbin’s questions posed during Patel's confirmation hearing proceedings can be accessed through specified links.

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