
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) is pressuring federal agencies to uncover damaging information on President Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director, Kash Patel. Durbin’s demands to the Justice Department, Department of Defense and Office of the Director of National Intelligence signal a clear attempt to sabotage Patel’s confirmation.
Durbin alleges Patel disrupted the Biden administration’s transition and mishandled classified documents. These claims appear aimed at disqualifying Patel and preventing him from exposing corruption within Washington’s political establishment.
KASH PATEL: “Bill Gates is lobbying the Senate night and day to prevent the Epstein’s Island list from being released…and then Dick Durbin comes out and says he’s not going to release the names.”
FYI — Bill Gates met with Dick Durbin last week.
What are they trying to hide? pic.twitter.com/Oj7mQTvREt
— Ben Swann (@BenSwann_) December 19, 2024
Democrat Senator Dick Durbin blocked the release of Epstein's flight records.
He also said Kash Patel is an unqualified loyalist and should be rejected by the Senate.
This is super creepy. He is clearly panicking about Kash Patel exposing this.
This is what he said to Pam… pic.twitter.com/aiGKFBOEEe
— Mrs Denosko🇺🇸 🌝 (@Denosko1) January 16, 2025
Patel has built a reputation for holding government officials accountable and challenging deep state actors. His nomination threatens the entrenched power of federal agencies that have operated without accountability for years.
Dick Durbin, the man who refused to release the Jeffrey Epstein flight logs, is petrified of Kash Patel becoming FBI Director.
Now remember that Kash Patel promised to release Jeffrey Epstein's black book on day one.
Do the math.
Imagine all the elite criminals sweating at… pic.twitter.com/0nv1upqmD2— Green Lives Matter (@Ultrafrog17) January 15, 2025
Trump’s spokesperson Alex Pfeiffer defended Patel, stating he is “proud of his service” and looks forward to addressing any concerns during the confirmation hearing. Patel’s experience in national security makes him a strong choice to lead the FBI.
SENATOR DURBIN BLOCKED EPSTEIN FLIGHT LOGS
Senator Durbin, why are you covering up for Jeffrey Epstein's clients in blocking Senator Blackburns subpoena for the flight logs?
Are you and your friends on that list?
We want justice for the children 😡 pic.twitter.com/2b640mPoih
— Redpill Drifter (@RedpillDrifter) December 1, 2023
During Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi’s hearing, Durbin attempted to smear Patel by suggesting ties to conspiracy theories. Bondi dismissed the claims, affirming Patel’s commitment to the law.
You know @Kash_Patel is the right person when concerned one has a history of plagiarism, lying & protests too much✈️ 🌴
Pam was calm. Kash will be too. But inside one can't look at Durbin without wanting to ask: pic.twitter.com/T3HyYZ36hc
— Maria Dorfner, NewsMD (@Maria_Dorfner) January 16, 2025
Patel’s confirmation hearing has not been scheduled, but Democrats’ aggressive opposition reveals their fear of what Patel could expose once in charge of the FBI.