
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) is intensifying efforts to stop President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel as FBI director. Durbin has requested the Justice Department, Department of Defense and Office of the Director of National Intelligence to release any records that could damage Patel’s credibility.
Durbin accused Patel of interfering with the Biden administration’s transition and declassifying sensitive information to benefit Trump. These claims appear aimed at blocking Patel from leading the FBI, where he could expose years of corruption and misconduct within federal agencies.
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 built a reputation for holding powerful officials accountable. His work in national security and his efforts to uncover deep state operations make him a serious threat to Democrats who have long controlled federal institutions without oversight.
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 service in key government roles and expressing confidence in Patel’s ability to answer any questions during his confirmation hearing. Patel’s leadership could bring long-overdue reforms 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
Durbin even brought Patel into Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi’s confirmation hearing, suggesting baseless links to conspiracy theories. Bondi dismissed these accusations, stating 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 signals a growing fear that Patel’s leadership could unravel hidden misconduct within Washington’s political establishment.