Sen. Dick Durbin and FBI Director nominee Kash Patel clash over Jan. 6 pardons

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Sen. Dick Durbin and FBI Director nominee Kash Patel clash over Jan. 6 pardons in Patel's Senate hearing. Patel defends his stance on the commutation of Jan. 6 rioters' sentences and criticizes President Biden's decision to free Leonard Peltier, a convicted far-left activist. Conservatives show support for Patel on social media.

Key Points

  • Clash between Sen. Dick Durbin and FBI Director nominee Kash Patel over Jan. 6 pardons
  • Patel defends his stance on commutation of Jan. 6 rioters' sentences
  • Criticism of President Biden's decision to free Leonard Peltier
  • Conservatives show support for Patel on social media
  • Public trust in the FBI is low according to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley

Pros

  • Patel advocates for imprisoning those that cause harm to law enforcement and civilian communities.
  • Patel has experience in managing large intelligence and defense bureaucracies, identifying and countering national security threats, and fighting for transparency and accountability in the government.

Cons

  • Some Democrats have criticized Patel's nomination, citing his previous statements about prosecuting journalists and career officials he perceives as part of the 'deep state.'