Trump's FBI Nominee Pressed on 2020 Election Beliefs During Senate Hearing

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President Trump's pick for FBI Director, Kash Patel, faced tough questions during his confirmation hearing, particularly over his views on the 2020 election.

At his confirmation hearing on January 30, 2025, Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's nominee for FBI Director, was scrutinized over his stance on the 2020 election. Democratic Senator Peter Welch pressed Patel to directly acknowledge that Joe Biden won the election. Patel, however, refrained from explicitly stating Biden's victory, only affirming that Biden was the President.

The tense exchange also touched on Patel's previous social media posts and his views on the January 6th Capitol riot. Patel rejected accusations of political bias, emphasizing his commitment to following the Constitution and protecting law enforcement. He further stated that investigations at the FBI would only be initiated with a factual and constitutional basis.

Patel's confirmation comes amid increasing scrutiny of his ties to Trump’s administration, with concerns raised over his impartiality and the potential impact on the FBI's independence.

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