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People For the American Way Supports Senate Democrats’ Demands for Greater Scrutiny of Patel

Image from livestream of Kash Patel confirmation hearing: Patel in suit and tie, seated at desk with his hands folded in front of him, leaning into and speaking into microphone
Kash Patel, nominee for FBI director, at his Senate confirmation hearing.
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WASHINGTON D.C. – Following efforts over the last two days by Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats to obtain critical information from Kash Patel, Donald Trump’s nominee for Director of the FBI, including calling for an additional hearing and a delay in committee consideration of Patel’s nomination, People For the American Way President Svante Myrick released the following statement:  

“We are one hundred percent behind Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats, under the leadership of Ranking Member Durbin, in their demand for answers from Kash Patel --  including a new hearing for Patel. Right now there are far too many unanswered questions about this nominee.  Someone who is nominated to a position as critical as that of FBI Director can’t be allowed to hide any role they might have played in dangerous mass purges of FBI and DOJ personnel.  Moreover, there is evidence that Patel did not provide truthful testimony to the committee about his relationship with antisemitic influencer Stewart Peters and people convicted of crimes in the January 6 riots. The Senate’s job is to act as a fact-finder and filter for the president’s nominations, not a rubber stamp. Every senator who cares about the Senate’s constitutional role, regardless of party, should be on board with this common-sense request.”  

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About Us  People For the American Way is a national progressive advocacy organization that inspires and mobilizes Americans to defend freedom, justice, and democracy from those who threaten to take them away. For more than four decades, we have been dedicated to making the promise of America real for everyone and have worked toward a vision of a vibrant America where basic rights and freedoms are upheld for all, not just the wealthy and the powerful. Learn more: http://www.peoplefor.org