Kash Patel turns tables on Dem senator with viral response: ‘You’ve got two minutes’

Conservatives on social media were quick to praise Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI director, following a heated exchange with Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar during his confirmation hearing. The exchange centered around a past quote from Patel that Klobuchar suggested implied he believed some U.S. Capitol Police officers lied under oath during the Jan. 6 hearings.
“That’s a general statement and a mischaracterization of what I said,” Patel shot back at Klobuchar. He urged her to read the full interviews, emphasizing that taking snippets of information out of context can be misleading and harmful to the committee’s decision-making process.
Klobuchar, in response, expressed a desire to have five hours of questioning to delve deeper into the issue. Patel, however, quickly shut down the suggestion, stating, “You’ve got two minutes,” before moving on to the next topic.
The fiery exchange between Patel and Klobuchar drew praise from numerous conservatives on social media. Townhall.com columnist Dustin Grage commended Patel for his “sass” during the hearing, while Mark Levin show producer Rich Sementa declared, “Kash Patel For The Win.”
Conservative commentator Benny Johnson described the exchange as “savage,” and former Trump campaign fundraiser Caroline Wren labeled it as her favorite moment from the hearing.
The back-and-forth between Patel and Klobuchar highlighted the sharp divide between Democrats and Republicans on the issue of Capitol Police officers’ testimony during the Jan. 6 hearings. Patel’s assertive demeanor and refusal to back down won him accolades from his supporters on social media.
Fox News Digital reached out to Klobuchar’s office for comment on the exchange, but no response was provided at the time of publication.
In conclusion, Patel’s performance during the confirmation hearing received widespread praise from conservatives on social media for his handling of the tough questioning from Klobuchar. The exchange underscored the sharp partisan divide on Capitol Hill and showcased Patel’s readiness to defend his beliefs and statements in the face of scrutiny.
**Author:** Andrew Mark Miller is a reporter at Fox News. Find him on Twitter @andymarkmiller and email tips to AndrewMark.Miller@Fox.com.