Kash Patel distances himself from Trump's Jan. 6 pardons at FBI director confirmation hearing

WASHINGTON — Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s nominee for a 10-year term as director of the FBI, distanced himself Thursday from Trump’s sweeping pardon of Jan. 6 rioters, telling the Senate Judiciary Committee he didn’t think violent rioters who assaulted law enforcement deserved a break.

Jan 31, 2025 - 10:00
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Kash Patel distances himself from Trump's Jan. 6 pardons at FBI director confirmation hearing
WASHINGTON — Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s nominee for a 10-year term as director of the FBI, distanced himself Thursday from Trump’s sweeping pardon of Jan. 6 rioters, telling the Senate Judiciary Committee he didn’t think violent rioters who assaulted law enforcement deserved a break.

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