"You Lied to Us": Senator Blumenthal Accuses FBI Director Kash Patel

Описание: #kashpatel #politicalinfluence #congressionaloversight

In a heated Senate hearing, Senator Richard Blumenthal directly confronted FBI Director Kash Patel over alleged political retribution, retaliatory firings, and White House interference in personnel decisions. Blumenthal accused Patel of breaking promises made under oath during his confirmation hearing, citing three lawsuits from FBI agents with 60 years of combined service and warnings from the FBI Agents Association representing 14,000 members.
Key moments include Blumenthal's direct accusation—"You lied to us"—and intense questioning about White House contact regarding FBI terminations, targeting decisions, and political influence over bureau operations. Patel denied political motivations, defended his leadership record citing crime reduction and fentanyl seizures, and emphasized that all firings were based on job performance and violations of duty.
The exchange highlights critical concerns about FBI independence, congressional oversight, institutional integrity, transparency in law enforcement leadership, and the balance between executive authority and political accountability in America's premier federal law enforcement agency.

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