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‘Political Buffoon’: FBI Director, Senators Exchange Barbs in Fiery Hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel defended his tenure amid scrutiny over Epstein files and political violence, highlighting accomplishments and disputes with Senator Adam Schiff during Senate hearing.
- FBI Director Kash Patel faced a contentious first oversight hearing this week with the Senate Judiciary Committee, marked by heated exchanges.
- The hearing focused on Patel’s handling of the Charlie Kirk murder investigation, Jeffrey Epstein files, and firings of senior FBI officials amidst a bitter political climate.
- Patel accused Senator Adam Schiff of being the most deceitful member to have served in the U.S. Senate and labeled him a political buffoon, while Schiff responded by calling Patel an internet troll.
- Princeton University recently released data indicating that threats and harassment targeting local elected officials, judges, and public servants have risen by 83% since 2022, leading House Republicans to suggest allocating nearly $90 million to enhance security measures for lawmakers.
- The hearing highlighted growing political violence and deep partisan divisions, suggesting intensified challenges for FBI oversight and lawmaker security in the United States.
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