Hirono Presses Patel—FBI Director Nominee—on Spreading Dangerous Misinformation, Loyalty to Trump

U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, pressed Kash Patel, President Trump’s nominee to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), during his confirmation hearing on his history of spreading misinformation relating to the 2020 presidential election, COVID-19 vaccine “detox” supplements, the January 6, 2021 insurrection, and a list of people he believes comprise the “Executive Branch Deep State.” Before the hearing concluded, In the hearing. Senator Hirono condemned President Trump’s attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and opposing Mr. Patel’s nomination, citing his gross inadequacy to fulfill the role of FBI Director fairly and objectively.