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At FBI director confirmation hearing, Kash Patel clarifies his stance on Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons


Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI director, expressed his disagreement with Trump’s pardons of violent Jan. 6 rioters during his confirmation hearing. Patel stated that he rejected violence against law enforcement and did not support the commutation of any sentences for individuals who assaulted officers. This created a divide within the Republican party and within Trump’s administration. Other officials, such as Sen. Thom Tillis and Vice President JD Vance, also disagreed with the pardons and condemned violence against officers.

During the hearing, Patel faced questions about his involvement in marketing a song by the “J6 Choir” and raising money for non-violent Jan. 6 defendants. While he refused to acknowledge that Trump lost the 2020 election, Patel did express support for President Joe Biden. Some senators, like Mazie Hirono, raised concerns about Patel’s ability to navigate election-related issues as FBI director.

Patel’s confirmation hearing occurred amid efforts by the Trump administration to make significant changes to the Justice Department and the FBI. This included firing employees involved in investigations into Trump and bringing in new hires connected to prominent figures like Elon Musk. Despite Trump’s assertion that the handling of Jan. 6 cases was unjust, U.S. District Judge Paul L. Friedmann stated that the cases were well-supported and the sentences imposed by judges reflected a commitment to law and fact. This highlighted the contrast between political rhetoric and the legal reality of the events of January 6th.

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