Kash Patel confirmation hearing for FBI director
| Words: | 44,745 |
| Duration: | 05:28:38 |
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| Uploaded On: | 5 days ago [Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:08 UTC] |
| Transcribed On: | 5 days ago [Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:23 UTC] |
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| Using: | Uploaded [media.mp4] |
| Language: | English (US) |
| Channels: | 1 |
| Sample Rate: | 22050 Hz |
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| Speakers: | Chuck Grassley - 77.27%Senator Kash Patel - 22.73%Nominee FBI director |
Summary:
The speakers discuss the nomination of Keshe Patel to serve as director of the FBI. Speaker A opens by noting the public's low trust in the FBI, and expresses hope that Patel can restore the agency's core mission. Patel highlights his experience as a public defender, counterterrorism prosecutor, and congressional investigator exposing the "Russiagate" scandal. However, Democrats raise concerns about Patel's partisan rhetoric, associations, and claims regarding the 2020 election and Capitol riot. Senators question Patel's independence, treatment of law enforcement, and involvement with the "J6 prison choir." Patel defends his record and pledges to depoliticize the FBI and focus on fighting violent crime, while senators debate his qualifications and suitability for the role.