
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) is ramping up efforts to derail President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel as FBI director. Durbin sent letters to the Justice Department, Department of Defense and Office of the Director of National Intelligence demanding any information that could discredit Patel.
Durbin alleges Patel obstructed the Biden transition and mishandled classified materials. These claims appear to be part of a broader strategy to prevent Patel from taking charge of the FBI, where he could uncover corruption that has thrived under Democratic leadership.
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 a long history of exposing misconduct and holding deep state actors accountable. His appointment threatens the entrenched power structure that has resisted reform for years. Democrats fear Patel could expose their misuse of government resources.
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 experience in national security and his readiness to address any concerns during the confirmation process. Patel’s leadership could bring long-overdue transparency to the 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
During Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi’s confirmation hearing, Durbin attempted to link Patel to conspiracy theories in an effort to damage his reputation. Bondi dismissed these claims and stated Patel would operate within 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 been scheduled, but Democrats’ fierce opposition suggests they fear the accountability Patel could bring to federal agencies.