Kash Patel Asked Point Blank About Controversial 'Cowards In Uniform' Comment

At yesterday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) questioned Kash Patel, President Trump's nominee to be Director of the FBI.
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[@Donna-x6f]

Thank you Senator Mike Lee for stating the truth. Truth is coming out

[@TayEngYong]

Another wonderful Senator! 👍

[@jonathanliljestrand7136]

Albeit, sadly, too few whether republican or democrat!

[@1LSWilliam]

We needed a Patel for decades.

[@fluffy1931]

you need serious help.

[@EvenWhyProductions]

@@fluffy1931I bet you can’t articulate one reason why you don’t want him as fbi director I would love to hear your argument

[@fluffy1931]

@ Kash is schill & grifter. From his dumpster level online merch & fake charity work. Mr. Patel’s charity was called the Kash Foundation. And its greatest cause is the enrichment of Kash himself. Kash Foundation promotes his media appearances, hawk his books & sell T-shirts - made by a company he co-owned. His charity most recent tax filings showed it spent more on “advertising and promotion” than on charitable giving. By law, charities must serve the public good and not the private interests of their leaders. The group’s biggest expense that year 2023'- $332,000 - was on advertising and promotion. Mr. Patel became, effectively, a vendor to his own nonprofit, allowing him to turn tax-exempt donations into private revenue. enjoy the dumpster fire.

[@leslie-annmills-gomez8763]

​@EvenWhyProductions he's not qualified. He has not demonstrated he has the ability for the role. He cannot admit Biden won the election

[@waddup25]

We've had Patel for quite some time now. Talk about a coward. Dude can't even stand up to questioning while crying. He's a true trump YES man

[@freedudemt]

Senator Mike Lee is one of the few, true Constitutionally adhering members of the US government that I'd put a strong level of trust in. Thank you Mr Lee for bringing these points to attention.

[@fluffy1931]

Not even. Senator Mike Lee’s promotion of “alternate” state electors was his most significant known role in the attempt to overturn 2020' Biden’s win. But that wasn’t all he did. On Nov 7, 2020, the day television networks unofficially called the race for Biden, Lee tried to help attorney and election conspiracy theorist Sidney Powell get a meeting at the White House so she could lay out “a strategy to keep things alive and put several states back in play.”

[@trvst5938]

Reads like propaganda. You can tell they practiced. 🤡

[@Vincentovich89]

​@@trvst5938Nope. Mike Lee is sincere and legitimate.

[@Akuma3000GT]

@@trvst5938 "Nah Bro". lol. It's like children jump on these threads to troll.

[@trvst5938]

@@Akuma3000GT edited Jack ass. The point stands. Cope.

[@REIronminer]

Beautiful work Sen. Lee

[@billb412]

We need more real honest congressmen like Lee. Certainly not the trash we have in the dumbocrats.

[@totallytania7978]

Thats A BIG POSITION!! We need someone honest and strong!! 💪🏽

[@praeeo]

It's so refreshing to have a senator speak with such respect to Mr. Patel especially after these hearings when so many senators are so nasty and spiteful. Thank you Mr. Lee for being an honorable man and Senator. God bless you both.

[@clydeplummer7004]

I’m sick of hearing “it’s a yes or no question “ when clearly it is NOT!

[@staceyrobinson771]

Godspeed and Godbless Kash Patel ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🙏 Im Australian and I've been following this man's career for years. Living legend 💪✊️✊️✊️ Bloody brilliant 👏 ❤

[@newsflash4382]

He is an Indian, don't you wanna say something nasty,just like most Aussie's do

[@FormerDemo]

I hope he is not a regular Indian

[@staceyrobinson771]

@newsflash4382 I'm Australian and I think he's great 👍

[@victoriakirchner4371]

I agree! Thank you for sharing.

[@victoriakirchner4371]

Newsflash, YOU ARE THE ONE DRIPPING IN NASTY COMMENT, /attitude. ​@@newsflash4382

[@WashingtonDC99]

Well said Senator Mike Lee. God bless you. ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@sylviafowlkes7514]

The So called Democrats ,are running scared, they have NO One in their party😮, God help these selfless people.

[@realcolbyadams]

I love Senator Lee from Utah. He's my Senator and I am grateful for his existence. I truly believe he IS a Great example of an Honest American.

[@PatriciaCulver-l8n]

Sen Lee would be a great Supreme court Justice...hopefully our President will get the opportunity to choose Sen Lee.

[@kylestoddard2881]

He is such a vast upgrade of Orrin Hatch who was the epitome of a swamp rat politician.

[@barbarabonnette2705]

I could listen to the truth all day.

[@wesleygordon1645]

True, as long as it is the truth!

[@markbuckley3661]

The truth gives me goosebumps. To finally see these pos politicians held accountable, if prison time is in order, even better

[@alberttekavec6033]

Truth is so welcome. Thank you Senator Lee

[@Elohims1]

Amen! Me,too! Kash for FBI Director! America 🇺🇸 One Nation Under God 🎉

[@avalimpa]

God stands for righteousness. Jan 6 was not right.

[@BonnieFordyce-hq8gc]

Love Mike Lee’s common sense and ability to communicate!🇺🇸♥️

[@Jacqueline-v8q]

Thank you Sebator Lee & Nominee Jash Patel. They only way to restore trust is to expose the truth about the last 4 years.

[@jonathanliljestrand7136]

Thank you Senator Mike Lee, you are a true example of how U S Senators should actually act.

[@danielisenhood7086]

Nothing more needs to be said! 👏

[@MitchLaFortune]

About time we hear accolades for this nominee.

[@andrewcanady6644]

AWESOME.

[@danpatterson8009]

I'd confirm the guy simply because he answers the damn question.

[@waddup25]

😂😂😂😂He didnt answer half of the questions truthfully.

[@treyhelms5282]

@@waddup25 What didn't Kash answer truthfully? Looks like Kash was completely honest throughout. While democrats lied, like Schiff's usual BS.

[@mirahgirl01]

​@waddup25 yes he did just because you dont like his answers and he supports trump doesn't mean he lied about anything.

[@treyhelms5282]

@ What question didn't he answer. As opposed to Schiff lying during the hearing?

[@StrongHarm]

Outstanding!

[@jacquelyndevitte4992]

Love to hear the support from these guys for Kash Patel. Refreshing.

[@NC-xk1eg]

Respectful, honest, Patriots doing what they're sworn to do👍

[@lianneashby9550]

I'm so proud of my Senator Mike Lee❣️ What an awesome use of his time to get the facts about the false narratives of the left👍

[@jtk6533]

I love absolutely everything about this conversation.

[@StevenPullen-jt1he]

Cash is a patriot and an honorable man. Only the dishonorable and nefarious individuals are opposed to this appointment. Take note, they are exposing themselves yet again.

[@fluffy1931]

schill & grifter.

[@bmniac]

@@fluffy1931 Baseless.

[@fluffy1931]

@ Kash has merchandise on social media catalogue shirts, hoodies and flags emblazoned with the phrase: “Fight with Kash.” - boutique apparel brand he co-founded & online storefront that sells T-shirts emblazoned with Christmas trees made of guns and decks of playing cards showing former FBI director James B. Comey as a smiling joker. The short-lived payment processing firm called Paytriots in 2021, pitching it as a conservative alternative to GoFundMe went belly up due to lack of Paytriots. Best is Kash charitable ventures like Jan 6th choir music jam. In 2022, he formed a nonprofit Kash Foundation reported raising more than $1.4 million in its first two years. According to its latest tax filings the foundation has given less than 20 percent of that sum, or just over $260,000, away in grants.

[@fluffy1931]

@ Kash Patel was hawking merchandise on social media. Kash is a managing member of Based Apparel, with a catalogue shirts, hoodies & flags emblazoned with the phrase: “Fight with Kash.” Kash short-lived payment processing firm called Paytriots in 2021, pitching it as a conservative alternative to GoFundMe, went belly up do to lack of 'paytriots' that same year. In 2022, he formed a nonprofit, the Kash Foundation, with the stated goal of funding veterans, scholarships and “legal defense whistleblowers defamed American citizens.” The nonprofit reported raising more than $1.4 million in its first two years. According to its 2023 tax filings - the most recent publicly available - Patel’s foundation has given less than 20 percent of that sum, or just over $260,000, away in grants.

[@brucepoole8552]

Supporting the jan 6 rioters is not patriotic, you did see the videos of that riot didnt you?

[@banger1965]

Well said Senator Lee. Kash seem's to be one of the best things that is going on with our country right now.

[@N8tiveSon807]

Finally you US guys and gals are going in the right direction. Amen brother and sisters

[@chrislachat459]

LOL, Mike Lee sounds like Dan Aykroyd to me. Glad to have him and Kash working for us.

[@gwenynmel5682]

Slow and clear! Amen!

[@benkeel2966]

Kash was born in Garden City, NY. Hes an American, born on our soil with legal parents. He deserves this position. Hes a true leader, loves our country and I would DEFINITELY vote for him for US President. America loves him. We are alllllll proud of him and he's a great example of the American dream, personfied. Just fkn love him❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@knightnrmer]

Excellent interview . I've learned a lot about Kash . Also from the other interviews you can tell which senators are exceptional .

[@walkawaycat431]

Watch "The plot against the President" Kash and Devin Nunes are brilliant.

[@cherylkruisheer3365]

Thank you Mr. Lee. This is a man who has a honorable oath to the nation his parents chose. Why did they choose? This is an answer that the born citizens might not get. This was a land of opportunity and vision when thousands of LEGAL IMMIGRANTS came. My husband for one. They came as adults or children, LEGALLY. They came to continue their life of achievement. Today they come with a demand of handout. Do you see these “immigrants “ trying to access China? Russia? Iran? What tf ever? Please elaborate today’s world. NOT just here, but on a global scale.

[@LosCoolArrows321]

How many years did it take for them to do it legally? Here in Texas we have a family who has been trying for 7 years . Hard to comply legally if legally is that difficult…….

[@sovixz5412]

@@LosCoolArrows321 it usually takes longer.

[@LosCoolArrows321]

@ Thats what i hear. Hard to be shocked they look for an illegal route when the legal route is this broken.

[@neonlightcabasag4043]

@@LosCoolArrows321 probably ask bush and obama what they and their cabinets did to immigration regulations, fees, and processes before many were saying it was a natural response to the tragedy of the towers but now we all know somebody morphed it into a cash cow and ideological filter for the government. The illegal crossers are still wrong btw but the politicians who made a mockery of immigration also are.

[@yundaoutstation2000]

Having listening and seeing all the lies upon lies of people entrusted to serve America, this video clip bring back the trust millions of American been hoping for. God bless America!

[@stevecondie9707]

Thank you Senator.

[@stevenguyen9824]

WOW WOW WOW

[@bcs808]

Awesome Senator Lee!

[@fluffy1931]

Not even. Senator Mike Lee’s promotion of “alternate” state electors was his most significant known role in the attempt to overturn 2020' Biden’s win. But that wasn’t all he did. On Nov 7, 2020, the day television networks unofficially called the race for Biden, Lee tried to help attorney and election conspiracy theorist Sidney Powell get a meeting at the White House so she could lay out “a strategy to keep things alive and put several states back in play.”

[@junesmith1656]

Let's get started! 🇺🇸

[@marktrout167]

I pray the Lord will put Kash in. I believe he will do well.

[@leoniea138]

President Trump has chosen the best people to lead his Cabinet . I can not be more satisfied and watching closely what will come from Education .....so proud of how America fought to be back....yet the battle is not done . ...

[@chungtatshum6581]

CRT is ruining America

[@stevencall3968]

MIKE LEE For the win!!! OUTSTANDING.

[@grandroofing1604]

Boom! Goes the swamp.

[@artemisiya1549]

I definitely understand why this guy has been a senator so long. I would vote for him.

[@mchaney9315]

He gets it! That's how you do it! Kash for Director!!!

[@kirksnyder6190]

PATEL should have been the FBI director LAST FRAKIN' WEEK. But, noooo. Jackasses, like Murphy from Connecticut held it up just to be petty.

[@JackNichols-fd4bi]

They are scared to death he is going to get their corrupt ass's.

[@Jame-m6i]

Well they are probably scared shitless that they might have reason .They can’t control him he will not play with them.

[@pamelamarshal196]

I hope he does the Senate has a 25 million dollar fund to pay out for their sex exapade and this needs to drop and stop. We are not supposed to pay for the affairs that the Democratic party and Republicans cheat on their wife's. This is wrong..

[@jamesgray89]

Senator Lee 👍

[@fluffy1931]

Not even. Senator Mike Lee’s promotion of “alternate” state electors was his most significant known role in the attempt to overturn 2020' Biden’s win. But that wasn’t all he did. On Nov 7, 2020, the day television networks unofficially called the race for Biden, Lee tried to help attorney and election conspiracy theorist Sidney Powell get a meeting at the White House so she could lay out “a strategy to keep things alive and put several states back in play.”

[@johnlinnemeier9624]

Patel, Gabbard and Kennedy. A dream team! America isn't dead yet!

[@rich34952]

You mean that America is alive and well!

[@fluffy1931]

That does not inspire dude.

[@JackNichols-fd4bi]

We pray 🙏 in the goodness of justice that they are confirmed 🙏

[@fluffy1931]

@ hail satan!

[@menakandy]

And Vivek Ramaswamy. He was crucial in swinging many young Democrats towards Republican and vote for Trump....

[@samuelallen167]

Kash Patel is the right men for this job! Patel, kennedy and Tulsi all the way 😊

[@ctfh1236]

Patel and Gabbard are not the right persons for those jobs. We need Christian US patriots, not Hindus

[@malcolmscott659]

You're a true patriot Mr Kash Patel and an outstanding person that is very much qualified for your position with your honesty... I would start trusting the FBI again... Good luck and God bless you.. and thank you for your service to the American people

[@fluffy1931]

grifter & schill.

[@bigetcb9994]

Lol I wrote a comment before reading some of the comments wow all beautiful comments 🎉 well deserved kash ❤❤ congratulations

[@RichardHemmle]

I like this guy!

[@samanthasimms5040]

Wow 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@StuartCollins-n9e]

Thank you Sen. Lee we 77 million appreciate your honesty.

[@wewonyoudidnt]

Kash is king bring it!😂 they are shaking in their boots😂❤

[@danielkinder8260]

As a retired rural police officer if we wanted to access a person's phone we had to obtain a warrant. What makes me angry about federal law enforcement is they didn't have to obtain a warrant which they should. Instead various electronic platforms just hand this information over on a silver platter to the feds.

[@Mutlap]

Get Kash Patel in office quick,, an excellent candidate! Dems are shaking

[@plasmodesma7569]

The ONLY way to restore trust is through transparency and accountability. This is what Kash has repeatedly stated for years, and what he intends to do in role. We need him there, we want him there. DON'T LET US DOWN, RINOS.

[@ppumpkin3282]

So the Guard was called out, but the Army sat on it.

[@KatherineB-o3c]

Mr. Patel I respect you! Your convictions, and your dedicated commitment to duty as FBI director. I am relieved that your leadership will re- identify the Mission of the FBI, and restore the mission, integrity, and morale of the employees, as well as the morale of the American people!

[@richardsaunders5450]

You are great god bless you

[@Alaskan_VØïÐ]

Well done Senator Lee. We need more people like you in the senate. Excited asf for Kash and what is to come! ❤

[@sherryamanpour1531]

There is NO ONE..allow me to repeat..NO ONE better qualified to be FBI Director than Kash Patel..how fortunate America will be for his confirmation...as we watch the low rated Congress interview President Trumps cabinet choices...

[@CalvinMorris-cf8jk]

release the list.

[@davidsteffen3860]

Amen Mr. Lee

[@R.L.Thomas]

The Fisa " secret" court needs to go,

[@sheilaabraham4350]

So that’s Mike Lee. He’s frickin’ smart.

[@callroland]

Patel for Director...

[@loualiberti4781]

We Love 💕 U Kash !!!

[@davemi00]

Sadly, this is mostly a horse show for Senators to air their biases and political agendas. Mike Lee is a breath of fresh air.

[@BonnieFordyce-hq8gc]

Thanks for the clarification. Those not hearing this truth must have their ears stopped up! CONFIRM KASH PATEL!

[@Cherivillberg]

So many reasons with some of these clowns for term limits.

[@garyK.45ACP]

All it takes is for those same clowns to pass a constitutional amendment by voting (with a 2/3 super majority in both chambers) to _limit their own terms_ OR to get the legislatures of 34 states to call for a constitutional convention (for the first time since 1787) and THEN get 3/4 of the state legislatures to ratify the amendment. OR Voters could _pay attention_ and use their opportunity to VOTE THEM OUT every two years.

[@stormyweather9917]

Connecticut has 2 clowns.

[@slammerlo510]

Very rare we see this happen in real with the past Govt.

[@bigetcb9994]

Wow great words awesome well deserved 🎉🎉❤❤

[@alesiyawa1301]

Kash🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Dee-n9v6u]

Surprised the senator was able to keep a straight face the last part of his speech.

[@MichaelOliver-w3v]

Now he knows what “we” means.

[@redwings73]

THIS!

[@ec3539]

Wow, I was not only impressed by Kash Patel but by all the senators and their conscientious questions, totally blew me away!!! And the last comment, wow, amazing endorsement! 🎉 God bless the 🇺🇸 , there are honest and true politicians 🙏

[@MariaGutierrez-k2h]

Gettem Kash!!! 1:51

[@Vincentovich89]

FISA 702

[@chansingh6403]

Thank you, sir- it is important to expose the cherry pickers for their own self profiling prophecy.

[@leoniea138]

Perfect candidate ....

[@DavidCaldwell-q4g]

Shifhead has the most to lose when the truth comes out

[@simplyamazing880]

Kash Patel. A warrior of honesty and courage. I really like this fellow.

[@RafaelPerezMarquez-q3b]

I am so proud to have Americans like Patel in our country who truly love the USA.

[@robcuster2161]

For heavens sake can’t we just confirm these folks already. Changing of the guard Change is never easy But it is necessary I love DJT It often reminds me of the dark night He is the hero that’s needed

[@claudiamcclellan2941]

We went him in the Office

[@richardjack4827]

Sen Lee is a Beast

[@mistyutzman6325]

❤ Kash 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@gerreappleton9585]

Patel is right on. Milley should be at the top of the Coward list and traitor list!

[@WickedEdge1]

Might start listening to Mike Lee more often. I normally pay attention to Hawley and Kennedy because they are just very grounded and well spoken, which makes me respect the things they say.

[@JudithMiller-f6c]

Excellent truths.

[@walterramjet]

why weren't they put on report!?

[@Themadsparky]

LETS GO KASH!!! Great book by the way!

[@rentzi3834]

Do not share? Feared of people doing the jobs correctly......This is always the case...everywhere in our societies and work place....As I see it..

[@hitnag]

Love the way, America chooses FBI director, awesome....real show of democratic values.

[@vijaymuthu7751]

Honour to hear you sir to give the right support to Patel

[@WeTheLittlePeople]

One of the best. Thx Sen Lee.

[@Saltydiddler]

You want to see real change Start with removing everything that enbodies and represents The names Charles J. Bonaparte And J. Edgar Hoover And all the policies and tactics They became so well known for

[@karenaccomando6898]

Amen.

[@tamara6771]

I nominate Kash Patel!

[@Gloria-q8x]

👏👏👏

[@Delta4a]

They're gonna all pay for that witch hunt that they did against trump😂😂😂😂😂

[@sdatta7754]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏