Kash Patel, President Trump’s pick for FBI Director, faced intense questioning from Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) during his Senate confirmation hearing. Schiff focused on Patel’s association with the “January 6 choir,” a group of Capitol riot inmates, particularly questioning Patel’s involvement in endorsing the controversial song “Justice for All.” Schiff suggested Patel’s promotion of the song linked him to violent acts by riot participants. Patel denied the claims, maintaining his fitness for the role. The exchange escalated when Schiff challenged Patel to confront Capitol police officers present at the hearing. In defense, Sen. Chuck Grassley presented endorsements from law enforcement groups, supporting Patel’s qualifications for the FBI Director role, counteracting Schiff’s accusations.
