Jim Acosta
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse Forces Blanche to Own Kash Patel's FBI
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July 19, 2026
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1:10Now PlayingSenator Sheldon Whitehouse breaks down the exact strategy behind his viral Senate Judiciary Committee showdown with Todd Blanche.When pressed on severe allegations surrounding Kash Patel—including misuse of government aircraft and misconduct—Blanche pushed back, calling the line of questioning "obnoxious." Senator Whitehouse reveals how he turned that defensiveness into a political trap, forcing Blanche to fully vouch for Patel and legally "own" the defense of his record.This clip captures a defining moment in modern congressional oversight, exposing the high-stakes chess match behind judicial confirmations and the fight for federal accountability.
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