
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) is leading a targeted effort to derail President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel as FBI director. Durbin sent letters to federal agencies, demanding Patel’s records and any details of alleged misconduct, in an attempt to block his confirmation.
Durbin accuses Patel of disrupting the transition to the Biden administration and mishandling classified information. These allegations seem politically driven, aimed at preventing Patel from leading the FBI where he could expose misconduct hidden within federal agencies.
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 powerful officials accountable and challenging deep state corruption. His leadership threatens Washington insiders who fear their unchecked power could be dismantled under Patel’s watch.
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, emphasizing his proud service in national security roles and readiness to face any questions during his confirmation hearing. Patel’s leadership could bring critical reforms to a politically compromised 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
Durbin even brought up Patel during the confirmation hearing for Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi, trying to link him to conspiracy theories. Bondi firmly rejected these claims and stated Patel would uphold 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 yet been scheduled, but the aggressive opposition from Democrats signals their concern over the accountability Patel could bring to the FBI.