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Director Patel Can't (or Won't) Answer Basic Staffing Questions from Senator Hirono

#kashpatel #ussenate #uscongress Senator Mazie Hirono pressed FBI Director Kash Patel for basic staffing data during oversight testimony, but he repeatedly refused to provide numbers on how many employees have left the bureau since January 20, 2025. When Hirono suggested thousands may have departed, Patel called it inaccurate but admitted he didn't know the actual figure. Key moments: Patel couldn't answer how many special agents, analysts, or senior leaders have resigned, retired, or been fired; claimed every field office received personnel "plus-ups" but provided no attrition data to support net increase claims; named only California and Florida when pressed on which offices gained most personnel; refused to identify replacements for executive assistant directors leading national security and intelligence branches, accusing Hirono of wanting to "attack them." Hirono emphasized the FBI's specialized missions—counterterrorism, counterintelligence, cybersecurity—require transparency and qualified leadership, not deflection. Patel's refusal to provide basic accountability data raises serious questions about FBI stability and transparency during massive personnel changes. Want to know what’s really happening in government? Subscribe to Progressive Record for clear, honest updates on politics and justice. #kashpatel #ussenate #uscongress