Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) is leading a campaign to stop President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel as FBI director by pressuring federal agencies to release damaging information. Durbin requested records from the Justice Department, Department of Defense and Office of the Director of National Intelligence, citing concerns about Patel’s actions during the Biden transition.
Durbin claims Patel interfered with transition efforts and mishandled classified materials. These accusations appear to be part of a broader strategy to prevent Patel from leading the FBI, where he could reveal misconduct hidden during Democratic control.
Patel has a history of exposing deep state corruption and holding political elites accountable. His appointment threatens to disrupt the bureaucratic system that has avoided scrutiny for years. Blocking Patel’s confirmation may help protect Democrats and government insiders from investigations.
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 team defended Patel against the attacks. Spokesman Alex Pfeiffer said Patel is proud of his government service and is prepared to answer any questions at his confirmation hearing. Patel’s experience in key security roles makes him a significant threat to Washington’s political establishment.
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
Durbin even targeted Patel during the confirmation hearing for Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi, raising unfounded claims about ties to QAnon. Bondi rejected these accusations, saying Patel would operate within 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 not been scheduled, but Democrats’ relentless opposition signals their fear of what Patel might uncover if he takes control of the FBI.
