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Related: About this forum'You're Out Of Compliance With The Requirements Of The Law': Van Hollen Warns Patel About Budget - Forbes Breaking News
At today's Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) questioned FBI Director Kash Patel. - 05/08/2025.
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'You're Out Of Compliance With The Requirements Of The Law': Van Hollen Warns Patel About Budget - Forbes Breaking News (Original Post)
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Irish_Dem
(69,463 posts)1. The Trump Crime Syndicate does not have to follow the law.
In fact they love to flaunt it.
underpants
(190,522 posts)2. Sen. Murray got more direct and Patel was...well, Patel (90 seconds)
Irish_Dem
(69,463 posts)3. Patel matter of factly tells a US senator he is not going to follow the law.
And she cannot make him do so.
underpants
(190,522 posts)4. "I already gave my answer"
Thats was purposely disrespectful. He can go back to bro world now.
Irish_Dem
(69,463 posts)5. Yes basically saying:
"Hey Bword, I already told you I am not going to following the effing law, and there is nothing
you can do about it."