WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today reacted to reports Kash Patel has been personally involved in the Trump Administration’s ongoing efforts to target and fire career FBI agents and officials.  

“If these reports are true, this is perjury. Under oath, Kash Patel said he had no recollection of any discussions or details about plans to purge career FBI agents—but whistleblowers have revealed that he was not only aware but orchestrating it,” said Senator Welch. “Kash Patel’s goal is to wreck the FBI, and my colleagues across the aisle must vote no.”  

Following his confirmation hearing, Senator Welch asked Mr. Patel in written Questions for the Record about his involvement pursing any specific individuals. Under oath, Mr. Patel answered:  

He later provided the following answers, also under oath: 

Read Mr. Patel’s responses to all of Senator Welch’s Questions for the Record here.  

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