Summary

Sen. Adam Schiff opposes Kash Patel’s nomination as FBI director, citing Patel’s promotion of conspiracy theories, lack of qualifications, and focus on political vendettas.

Schiff argued that the recent New Orleans terrorist attack highlights the need for an experienced leader prioritizing national security.

Patel, a Trump loyalist, has previously vowed to target journalists and officials critical of Trump.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune acknowledged the need for FBI reform but has not disclosed his stance on Patel’s confirmation.

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    Patel, a Trump loyalist, has previously vowed to target journalists and officials critical of Trump.

    What a great use of time and I’m sure it will not only lower the cost of eggs, but keep everyone safe.

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      Don’t worry there’s no journalists left in America it’s just ai bullshit from the front page to the back page

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      Pretty sure that the primary reason Trump likes him is because his name is “Cash”.

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    The only reform we’re gonna get under Trump is the FBI turning into the fucking modern Schutzstaffel.

    Either that or disbanding the FBI and giving all their tools to the local cops that Trump knows are all in his pocket and let them be the Schutzstaffel.

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    While he’s obviously right about the unqualified idiot bigot toady Patel, I can’t see “Sen” in front of Schiff’s name without being reminded of how he became a Senator: by spending $10m on elevating a Republican who calls protesting against genocide terrorism in order to ratfuck Katie Porter and Barbara Lee 🤬

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    Not to defend the prick but who was in charge when the NO attack happened? Carrot top? Maybe the FBI stops countless other attacks from happening but their record isn’t great.