
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) is intensifying efforts to block President Donald Trump’s FBI nominee Kash Patel by demanding federal agencies search for any damaging information on him. Durbin sent letters to the Justice Department, Department of Defense and Office of the Director of National Intelligence asking for records of Patel’s conduct during the Biden transition and his role in declassifying sensitive documents.
Durbin accuses Patel of obstructing the transition process and improperly releasing classified information. These allegations seem aimed at discrediting Patel and preventing him from leading the FBI, where he could expose corruption buried within federal agencies.
Patel has built a reputation for holding Democrats and deep state operatives accountable. His nomination threatens to upend the entrenched power structure that has resisted reforms and transparency for years. Democrats appear determined to protect the bureaucracy from Patel’s leadership.
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
Trump’s spokesperson Alex Pfeiffer defended Patel, highlighting his dedication to national security and commitment to addressing questions during his confirmation hearing. Patel’s experience at the Department of Justice, Department of Defense and Office of the Director of National Intelligence makes him well-suited for the role.
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
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
During Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi’s confirmation hearing, Durbin attempted to smear Patel by suggesting connections to QAnon. Bondi dismissed these claims and stated Patel would uphold the law.
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
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 yet to be scheduled, but Durbin’s aggressive campaign suggests Democrats are working to protect their control over federal agencies.