
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) is ramping up efforts to block President Donald Trump’s FBI nominee Kash Patel by demanding federal agencies release any negative information about him. Durbin’s letters to the Justice Department, Department of Defense and Office of the Director of National Intelligence reflect a larger strategy to derail Trump’s plans for government reform.
Durbin accuses Patel of interfering with the Biden transition and improperly handling sensitive information. These allegations seem to be politically motivated, aimed at stopping Patel from leading the FBI and exposing misconduct.
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
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
Patel is widely known for exposing deep state corruption and holding Democrats accountable. His nomination threatens the status quo in Washington, which has allowed political insiders to operate without oversight.
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
Trump’s team has defended Patel, with spokesperson Alex Pfeiffer highlighting his dedication to national security and readiness to answer questions during the confirmation process. Patel’s leadership could bring real change to a politically compromised FBI.
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
Durbin even targeted Patel during Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi’s hearing, implying baseless connections to conspiracy theories. Bondi firmly rejected those claims, confirming Patel would follow the law.
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 remains unscheduled, but Durbin’s aggressive campaign reflects deep concern over the reforms Patel could bring to the FBI.