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Watch: 'I'm not afraid of you!' - Cory Booker clashes with Kash Patel

Watch: 'I'm not afraid of you!' - Cory Booker clashes with Kash Patel

Summary

Cory Booker, a senator from New Jersey, engaged in a heated exchange with FBI Director Kash Patel during a Senate Judiciary Hearing. The argument arose from criticism of Patel's actions as FBI director, including the mishandling of statements about a shooter and the firing of officials investigating Donald Trump.

Key Facts

  • Cory Booker is a senator from New Jersey.
  • Kash Patel is the current FBI Director.
  • The clash took place during a Senate Judiciary Hearing.
  • Booker criticized Patel for actions he described as damaging to the FBI.
  • Patel is facing criticism for retracting statements about a shooter's identity.
  • Patel also faced criticism for firing officials involved in Trump's investigation.
  • The event happened on September 16.
  • The exchange between Booker and Patel became a shouting match.

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