Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) dismissed calls to expedite the confirmation of President-elect Donald Trump’s FBI director nominee, Kash Patel, during an interview on CNN’s State of the Union. This comes after recent terror attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas raised concerns about national security. Klobuchar argued there is no urgency to confirm Patel, asserting the FBI is “very functional.”
“The FBI investigated New Orleans, investigated Las Vegas, came out, and told the public exactly what was going on,” Klobuchar said. “So I don’t believe that to be the case.” She added, “We have a duty to advise and consent,” signaling her commitment to thoroughly scrutinizing Patel before approval.
Amy Klobuchar is a liar
— gina lepore (@LeporeGina) January 7, 2025
Critics argue that Klobuchar’s stance undermines the leadership Americans voted for when electing Trump in November. By suggesting no urgency in installing new FBI leadership, she risks leaving the agency without a director aligned with the incoming administration’s priorities, particularly during a time of heightened security concerns.
Also remember Sen. Amy Klobuchar indicated she had no interest in hearing from Robert Hur, after the special counsel called into question President Biden‘s mental acuity in a report on his mishandling of classified documents.-Washington Times https://t.co/qO54PtZcl3
— Sue Ellen (@EstergrenSue) January 7, 2025
Klobuchar also raised concerns about Patel’s financial disclosures and potential conflicts of interest. “The president elect has put in a number of billionaires that could have all kinds of conflicts into these jobs,” she said, echoing Democratic skepticism of Trump’s nominees.
I totally agree with you , I used to think Klobuchar was just a flolksy liberal. I didn’t agree with her politics, but I found her kind of likable. How did I not see her for the disgusting swamp creature that she is?
— Evelyn Hurley (@EHurley93252) January 7, 2025
Some observers suggest Klobuchar’s reluctance to move quickly on Patel reflects a broader Democratic strategy to delay Trump’s nominees. Critics also question whether a non-partisan FBI director like Patel could uncover uncomfortable truths about Klobuchar or her political allies, raising concerns about the real motivation behind her comments.
Amy Klobuchar is a communist who wants to censor your speech. The 235 "judges" she appointed are communist DEI WOKE. Stop voting for communist Democrats or you'll wake up one day always doing what you are told.https://t.co/uHK7I7xatb
— MN_Tom (Scored 38) (@MinnesotaFLTom) January 7, 2025
Trump’s nomination of Patel comes as the FBI faces scrutiny over its handling of previous investigations. Patel, a former national security official, played a significant role in uncovering flaws in the FBI’s handling of the Russia investigation, making him a polarizing figure in Washington.
