Multiple Democratic senators have been pressing Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi on fellow Trump nominee Kash Patel.
U.S. Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi clashed with a senior Democratic senator during her confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Justice on Wednesday. Bondi was forced to defend President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, when Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., pressed her on his past comments. He referenced Patel’s suggestion of closing down FBI headquarters and threatening an 'enemies list,' among other remarks.
Is that a person who, appropriately, should be the FBI director? Aren't those comments inappropriate? Shouldn't you disavow them and and ask him to recant them?' Blumenthal hammered. Bondi replied, 'Senator, I am not familiar with all those comments. I have not discussed those comments with Mr. Patel.' 'What I do know, is Mr. Patel…' she began before Blumenthal attempted to cut her off. Bondi pressed forward, 'Excuse me. What I do know is Mr.
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