FBI Director scorches Democrats on Capitol Hill for these brainless questions
The Left needs to do their homework. If they don’t, they’ll continue to be humiliated.
And now the FBI Director scorched Democrats on Capitol Hill for these brainless questions.
Accusations of Weaponizing the FBI
FBI Director Kash Patel found himself under fire during a House Appropriations Committee hearing on Wednesday, facing pointed accusations from Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.). Dean charged that Patel was leveraging his 2023 book, Government Gangsters: The Deep State, the Truth, and the Battle for Our Democracy, to fuel a targeted campaign against political adversaries.
She specifically highlighted an appendix in the book, suggesting it functioned as an “enemies list” for Patel and President Trump to pursue through executive actions and FBI investigations.
Dean’s concerns culminated in a direct challenge to Patel. “It concerns me how many people from this blueprint have been targeted with executive orders and FBI investigations,” she stated, before escalating the confrontation with a personal jab: “When can I, a former impeachment manager, expect the FBI at my door?” Her remarks framed Patel as orchestrating a politically driven vendetta, raising the stakes of the hearing.
Patel’s Fiery Rebuttal
Patel, undeterred by the accusations, responded with characteristic intensity. “Ma’am, you want to know who was targeted by a weaponized FBI? Me,” he shot back, flipping the narrative to position himself as a victim of overreach.
He pressed further, challenging Dean’s line of questioning: “You want to know how and why? You want to know what I’m doing to fix it?” His response aimed to redirect the conversation toward his efforts to reform what he sees as a misused agency.
Dean, however, appeared eager to move past Patel’s retort. “Let me move on,” she interjected, attempting to shift topics. But Patel wasn’t finished. He firmly rejected the idea of an enemies list, clarifying that the book’s appendix was simply a catalog of individuals “that violated their constitutional obligations and their duties to the American people.”
He doubled down, urging Dean to distribute the book to her constituents, stating, “They were rightly called out — and you should give that book to every one of your constituents so they can read about it.” When Dean signaled she had no intention of doing so, Patel quipped, “That’s their loss.”
Context of Patel’s Own Scrutiny
The clash occurred against the backdrop of Patel’s own history with federal investigations, adding a layer of personal stakes to his defense.
During his Senate confirmation hearing, Patel revealed he had been subpoenaed and compelled to testify before a federal grand jury as part of former special counsel Jack Smith’s probe into Trump’s handling of White House documents at Mar-a-Lago after his first term.
This investigation, which many have labeled as politically motivated, saw criminal charges against Trump dismissed in July.
Patel’s experience under scrutiny lent credibility to his pushback against Dean’s accusations.
By highlighting his own encounters with what he views as a weaponized justice system, Patel sought to emphasize his commitment to reforming the FBI from within.
The heated exchange with Dean, coupled with the context of his tenure, painted a vivid picture of a director navigating a deeply polarized political landscape while defending his actions and vision for the bureau.
