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Kash Patel enrages Adam Schiff in Clintonian battle over the word ‘we’ and a January 6 song

Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and FBI director nominee Kash Patel clashed during Patel’s confirmation hearing on Thursday over a recording of a song released by Capitol Riot inmates. The recording allegedly featured President Donald Trump reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Schiff started by questioning Patel about his previous testimony denying involvement in the production of the song. He referenced a conversation Patel had with Steve Bannon on his podcast where Patel allegedly discussed the process of recording and releasing the song.

In response, Patel denied personally taking part in the recording or mastering of the song, emphasizing that the use of “we” in his conversation with Bannon did not necessarily include him. This led to a heated exchange between Schiff and Patel, reminiscent of President Bill Clinton’s famous parsing of the word “is” during his grand jury testimony.

Schiff accused Patel of promoting the song, which he claimed glorified inmates who had assaulted police officers during the January 6, 2021, Capitol Riot. Patel vehemently denied this accusation, stating that he has always condemned violence against law enforcement and has worked with them throughout his life.

The contentious hearing highlighted the deep divide between Schiff and Patel, with Schiff questioning Patel’s integrity and involvement in the controversial recording. Patel, for his part, stood his ground and defended his actions, asserting that he had no part in promoting violence or supporting those who had acted unlawfully.

The exchange between Schiff and Patel underscored the high stakes of Patel’s confirmation as FBI director and the challenges he may face in navigating political tensions within the agency. The outcome of the confirmation process remains uncertain, but the confrontation between Schiff and Patel has certainly added fuel to the fire.

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Charles Creitz, a reporter for Fox News Digital, covered the contentious hearing between Schiff and Patel. He highlighted the key points of the exchange and the implications for Patel’s potential role as FBI director. Creitz’s reporting on the hearing provided valuable insight into the dynamics at play and the challenges faced by Patel in his bid for confirmation.

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