During a Senate confirmation hearing, Sen. Adam Schiff directly challenged Kash Patel regarding his fundraising for non-violent riot participants from January 6. Schiff demanded that Patel acknowledge the Capitol police officers present, asking him to express pride in actions that supported individuals who assaulted their colleagues. This interaction highlighted the scrutiny Patel faced due to his affiliations with those involved in the Capitol riots, including his support for pardons issued by Trump. Despite being pressed, Patel denied any acceptance of violence against law enforcement throughout his response to Schiff's question.
I want you to turn around. There are Capitol police officers behind you. They're guarding us right now. Take a look at them right now.
No, look at them. I want you to look at them if you can. If you have the courage to look them in the eye, Mr. Patel, and tell them you're proud of what you did.
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