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Trump FBI Director SNAPS Over Drinking Scandal As Meltdown Backfires At Hearing
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9:00Now PlayingDonald Trump's FBI Director Kash Patel visibly panics in embarrassing meltdown during Senate hearing after getting cornered on the over two dozen sources alleging him to have a drinking problem, which could prove disastrous for the FBI. John Iadarola and Sharon Reed break it down on The Damage Report. Leave a comment with your thoughts below!
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Kash Patel Flies Off the Handle When Asked About Drinking on the Job
"FBI Director Kash Patel’s appearance before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee Tuesday fell apart as soon as he was asked about his widely reported drinking habits.
It was the bureau chief’s first time back on Capitol Hill since The Atlantic published multiple bombshell reports detailing how Patel’s alleged substance abuse and his unexplained absences had alarmed officials in and out of the agency.
But the topic was apparently still too hot for Patel to handle come Tuesday. In one particularly heated exchange with Senator Chris Van Hollen, Patel resorted to a barrage of lies and mockery in a futile attempt to deflect from his issues."
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