FBI Director Kash Patel experienced a heated exchange with Rep. Madeleine Dean during a hearing on Trump's 2026 budget request. Dean accused Patel of lying during his Senate confirmation, referencing his denials about being involved in the firings of FBI officials related to the January 6th incidents. She also highlighted his claimed unfamiliarity with anti-Semite Stew Peters, despite having appeared on his podcast multiple times. Patel countered by challenging Dean's integrity and demanded clarity on his alleged misconduct, escalating tension during the session.
During your Senate confirmation hearings, you repeatedly denied having any involvement as a private citizen in the firing of FBI officials who engaged in the prosecution against January 6th insurrectionists... We know that you likely committed perjury.
You're accusing me of committing perjury. Tell the American people how I broke the law and committed a felony. Have the audacity to actually put the facts forward instead of lying for political banter.
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