After weeks of fierce opposition, Democrats failed to prevent Kash Patel from becoming the next director of the FBI. Despite their protests outside FBI headquarters, the Senate confirmed Patel in a 51-47 vote, dealing another blow to their already struggling political influence.
We really want to believe that Senator Schiff will be asked to visit FBI headquarters again and again and again in the near future! https://t.co/s9rzdIy3uM
— MrMac (@MacMrmacinaz) February 21, 2025
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA), known for leading the charge in Trump’s first impeachment and spreading the now-discredited Russia collusion narrative, joined fellow Democrats in a last-ditch effort to block Patel. Schiff argued Patel lacked the character for the job, though he himself was censured by Congress for misleading the public.
Schiff scrambling outside the FBI building? Sounds like a man who knows the walls are closing in.
Kash Patel isn’t wrong—Schiff has spent years lying, leaking, and weaponizing government agencies against the American people. Now he’s sweating. 🔥
— Desiree (@DesireeAmerica4) February 20, 2025
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) warned that Patel intended to overhaul the FBI and pursue political enemies. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) echoed those concerns, declaring that Patel would bring “evil” to the bureau and that Republicans who backed him would regret it. Only Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) joined Democrats in opposing the confirmation.
BREAKING: Democratic Senators Schiff, Blumenthol, and Padilla are outside the FBI Headquarters to launch a major protest against Kash Patel’s vote.
This is HUGE!!🤣#KashPatel pic.twitter.com/5ZVjRXpmfr
— RossPayne365 (@RossEP365) February 20, 2025
Patel made it clear in his first statement that his goal is to restore trust in the agency. He pledged to return the FBI to its rightful mission, stating, “The politicalization of our justice system has eroded public trust — but that ends today.” He also sent a clear message to those who threaten the country, vowing to hunt them down.
Schifty Schiff out there opposing the FBI Director appointment because he knows Kash has the details on his crimes involving the Russia Hoax. pic.twitter.com/gtw7gtPDwY
— Marc 🇺🇸 (@gopher_marc) December 2, 2024
Schiff’s fight to stop Patel raised speculation about what he fears from the new leadership. Patel has previously described Schiff as “the worst criminal in Congress in the last 250 years.” Schiff’s dramatic appearance at FBI headquarters reflected his deep concerns about Patel’s approach to the agency.
Sen. SCHIFF ahead of Kash Patel vote: He sat before us under oath and insisted he knew of ‘no plans’ to punish FBI employees. The very next day, the purges began.
Whistleblowers said not only did he know about the purges… he was directing them.
“How could he not recall that?” pic.twitter.com/YkM59ybp8S
— Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 (@JudiciaryDems) February 20, 2025
Attorney General Pam Bondi praised Patel’s confirmation, saying she looks forward to working with him to strengthen law enforcement and national security.
