FBI Director Kash Patel Denies Drinking Allegations in Heated Senate Exchange

Patel, Van Hollen trade barbs over 'slinging margaritas' in heated Senate clash

FBI Director Kash Patel denied allegations of erratic behavior and excessive drinking at a Senate hearing, then accused Sen. Chris Van Hollen of misconduct during an El Salvador trip.

Kash Patel Fires Back at Sen Van Hollen, Accuses Him of 'Slinging Margaritas' With a Known Felon During Heated Hearing

Kash Patel pushed back sharply after his alleged drinking on the job practices were raised by Senator Chris Van Hollen during a recent hearing. Instead of simply repeating his denials, the FBI director turned the focus on Van Hollen and accused him of misconduct. The two men's heated exchange ended with both parties saying they were prepared to undergo tests that could show neither had been drinking illegally. They said the tests should be carri…

Senator, FBI chief clash on drinking allegations during Senate hearing

'I don’t care one bit about your private life ... unless and until it interferes with your public responsibilities,' Sen. Chris Van Hollen tells Kash Patel

Kash Patel lashes out as lawmakers question ‘excessive drinking’

The FBI director offered a brash defense to questions centering on a recent news report alleging that his “excessive drinking” impaired his ability to do the job.

Kash Patel Gets Humiliated Over His Alleged Drinking At Senate Hearing

Kash Patel tried to get into a heated exchange with Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) over drinking and it did not end well for the FBI Director.

FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with senator over report of his excessive drinking

FBI Director Kash Patel angrily lashed out at a Democratic lawmaker at a budget hearing Tuesday, calling allegations that he drinks excessively on the job and that staff have found him unreachable at times "unequivocally, categorically false."