Patel Tells Senate He Revised FBI Hiring Rule to Protect Trafficking Victims
Patel said the revised standard lets trafficking victims be considered for FBI jobs while they still face full vetting and background checks.
- On Tuesday, FBI Director Kash Patel defended revised hiring standards before the Senate Judiciary Committee, insisting that removing automatic disqualifiers for bestiality aims to protect trafficking victims forced into such acts.
- Previously, bureau policy barred applicants who engaged in prostitution or bestiality, but the FBI quietly lifted the categorical hiring ban this past spring to consider context in certain cases.
- Republican Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana questioned the rationale, asking, "Why would you even get into bestiality?" while Patel maintained subordinates proposed the changes to support victims.
- Democratic Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois accused Patel of wielding law enforcement powers for political retribution, and in April had called for his replacement over allegations of excessive drinking.
- Patel also faced scrutiny over the firing of Iran experts tied to investigations into President Donald Trump, asserting, "I think what's most important is to not have a weaponized FBI.
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The FBI director is defending a criticized change in the FBI's hiring policy, which opens the door to candidates who have engaged in prostitution or drug dealing.
Kash Patel Grilled After Bizarrely Attempting To Defend FBI's Relaxed Hiring Rules Around Bestiality
FBI Director Kash Patel raised eyebrows among the U.S. Senate and the public alike after he attempted to defend the FBI's relaxed hiring practices, particularly when it comes to individuals who've engaged in bestiality, a decision that confused Louisiana Republican Senator John Kennedy, who openly questioned "on what planet" this had been suggested.Kennedy said he was just "trying to understand" a recent change in policy regarding bestiality, re…
Cory Booker told “shut up” right to his face during meeting – The...
A Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on FBI oversight erupted into a shouting match Tuesday when Chairman Chuck Grassley, 92, lost his cool with Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J. and told Booker to “shut up” right to his face. The explosion came during a combative session with FBI Director Kash Patel that... Read More The post Cory Booker told “shut up” right to his face during meeting appeared first on The Horn News - Proudly American, Fiercely Indepen…
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