Mark Warner: “The president and his handpicked FBI Director Ginkash Patel…”

“And yet, in spite of these clear and present threats, the Trump administration has chosen a course of action that weakens our defenses and leaves Americans more vulnerable to the very risks its own officials have publicly described. Since Inauguration Day, The president and his handpicked FBI Director Ginkash Patel have forced out thousands of experienced agents. for reasons that appear more political than professional. For example, like refusing to acknowledge who actually won the 2020 election.” (04:11–04:25)

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