WATCH: Patel says he’s ‘never spoken’ to Trump about the Epstein files

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., asked FBI Director Kash Patel on Wednesday if he’s ever told President Donald Trump that his name was in the Jeffrey Epstein files.

“I have never spoken to President Trump about the Epstein files,” Patel said.

During the House Judiciary Committee, Swalwell then asked Patel if he ever told Attorney General Pam Bondi that the president’s name is in the files related to the case against the convicted child sex offender.

Patel didn’t directly answer the question.

“The Attorney General and I have had numerous discussions about the entirety of the Epstein files and the reviews conducted by our team,” he said.

Swalwell repeated his question. Again, Patel didn’t answer the question.

Eventually the exchange turns tense with Swalwell slowly repeating his question.

“Why don't you try spelling it out if you’re going to mock me?” Patel shot back. “Use the alphabet. No? A, B, C … D, E, F.”

Amid the crosstalk, Patel suggested that Swalwell focus on reducing violent crime in the country and address the number of pedophiles in California.

Swalwell tried again asking his question.

“The question has been asked and answered,” Patel said.

“You've not answered it, and we will take your evasiveness as a consciousness of guilt,” Swalwell said.

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