WATCH: Kash Patel Brilliantly Responds to Adam Schiff’s January 6 Allegations

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Kash Patel Deflects Senate Attacks by Adam Schiff During FBI Director Nomination Hearing

Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI director, found himself under fire from Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) during his Senate confirmation hearing. The California Democrat grilled Patel on his involvement with the so-called January 6 choir, a group of inmates incarcerated for their roles in the 2021 Capitol riot. Schiff specifically questioned Patel about his endorsement of the group and whether he supported violence against law enforcement, given their controversial actions on January 6.

The choir gained widespread attention in 2023 for their release of the song “Justice for All,” which topped the charts and became a cultural talking point, drawing attention to the controversial figures involved. Schiff began his line of questioning with Patel, referencing a previous statement he had made during the hearing. “Mr. Patel, during this hearing, Senator Durbin asked you about the January 6 choir of inmates you signed and promoted. And here’s what you said, ‘I did not have anything to do with the recording. I did not have anything to do with the recording.’ Do you stand by that testimony, Mr. Patel?”

Patel swiftly responded, “Senator, what I said was, I didn’t do the recording.” However, Schiff pushed back, citing a previous interview Patel had conducted with Steve Bannon where he discussed the making of the song. “You said you didn’t have anything to do with the recording, which is interesting, because here’s what you told Steve Bannon on his podcast. So what we thought would be cool is if we captured that on you, and then, of course, had the greatest president, President Donald J Trump, recite the pledge of allegiance, then we went to a studio and recorded it, mastered it, digitized it, and put it out as a song.”

As the exchange continued, Schiff seemed to suggest that Patel’s involvement in promoting the song linked him to individuals who had committed violent acts during the Capitol riot. “Mr. Patel, let me ask you this, if an FBI Director promoted a song of people who sprayed pepper spray in the face of an FBI agent, would you say they were fit to be director?” Schiff asked pointedly. Patel didn’t back down, confidently responding, “I am fit to be the Director of the FBI.”

Schiff persisted with his questioning, asking again, “If you were the FBI director, and you promoted a song to someone who beat an FBI agent with a pole, would you say you were fit to be FBI director?” Patel maintained that he was fully qualified, despite the senator’s persistent insinuations.

The tension reached new heights when Schiff directed Patel to address law enforcement officers present at the hearing. “I want you to turn around. There are Capitol police officers behind their guardians. Take a look at them right now,” Schiff said, challenging Patel to make eye contact with the officers while justifying his actions. Patel replied firmly, “I’m looking at you, you’re talking to me.”

Schiff pressed on, urging Patel to acknowledge his alleged connection to individuals who had harmed law enforcement on January 6. “Look them in the eye, Mr. Patel, and tell them you’re proud of what you did. Tell them you’re proud that you raised money off of people who assaulted their colleagues, who pepper sprayed them, who beat them with poles.” Patel fired back, calling Schiff’s comments an “abject lie” and turned the conversation around, asking, “How about you ask them if I have their backs and let’s see about that answer.”

This heated exchange marks a pivotal moment in Patel’s nomination process, raising serious questions about his associations and qualifications for leading the FBI. Watch the intense hearing below:

However, Sen. Chuck Grassley counteracted this move from Schiff by listing numerous endorsements of Patel from law enforcement groups. “I have letters here from law enforcement groups representing 310,000 officers supporting Mr. Patel’s nomination, and that’d be like the Association of Police Organizations, National Police Association, United Federation of Police Officers, Police Benevolent Association, United Coalition for Public Safety. I’ll put these in the record,” Grassley said.

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