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Peter Welch: “The FBI must be independent.”

Featuring: Peter Welch, Democratic | U.S. Senate, Vermont

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During Questioning from Senator Welch, Kash Patel Says FBI Shouldn't Be Influenced by Elon Musk

Published | Video Starts at 02:41

And why is. You can't answer this, but do you want somebody like Elon Musk peering over your shoulder, telling you what to do about personnel. No. The FBI must be independent. Well, kick him out. I mean, I'm with you on that. He has no basis. He has no reason to be there. There's some former FBI people. (02:41–02:44)

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