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Kash Patel confirmed by Senate to be Trump's FBI director
ABC News ^ | Feb. 20, 2025 | ABC News

Posted on 02/20/2025 12:47:58 PM PST by libstripper

The Senate on Thursday confirmed Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's choice to be FBI director.

The final vote was 51-49.

Two Republicans, Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, voted against Patel. Democrats were unanimous in their opposition.

Despite his controversial nomination, Republicans rallied around Patel, arguing he is the right person to bring reform to the nation's top law

(Excerpt) Read more at msn.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: confirmtion; fbidirector; patel; senate
WONDER, JOY, AND GLORY!!! Now we'll get the communist vermin.
1 posted on 02/20/2025 12:47:58 PM PST by libstripper
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To: libstripper

Hegseth: I sure made the establishment panic.
Elon to Hegseth: Hold my beer.
Kash to Elon: Hold my beer.


2 posted on 02/20/2025 12:49:31 PM PST by MNDude
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“Hegseth: I sure made the establishment panic.”

De ain’t panicking now; de’re too busy runnin to the de commodes, spewin out both ends.

I’ve read his book; I know.


3 posted on 02/20/2025 12:57:56 PM PST by libstripper
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To: libstripper

Here’s hoping for DOGE on steroids administering justice.


4 posted on 02/20/2025 1:02:01 PM PST by Manic_Episode (Harpazo imminent. Each post may be my last. It's been real =)
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Yes, just like the justice administered to the late Edward II of Merrie Old England.


5 posted on 02/20/2025 1:06:52 PM PST by libstripper
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6 posted on 02/20/2025 1:08:09 PM PST by Vendome (I've Gotta Be Me https://youtu.be/wH-pk2vZG2M)
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Ask not for whom the bell toll, Swamp. It tolls for thee.


7 posted on 02/20/2025 1:24:34 PM PST by Huskrrrr (Alinsky, you magnificent Bastard, I read your book!)
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To: libstripper

Everybody: Eat your Wheaties, take your vitamins, drink your Ovaltine, get to bed early, and hang on to your hat, your seat, and your jaw.

It’s about to get exciting up in here, and you don’t want to miss a minute.

I myself am having trouble keeping up. Going to give up my 2x a week cocktails to keep my brain clearer. More clearer? More clear?


8 posted on 02/20/2025 1:27:59 PM PST by CaptainPhilFan (Donald J Trump: OF the People FOR the People WITH the People)
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To: CaptainPhilFan

More exciting than any football game.


9 posted on 02/20/2025 1:37:27 PM PST by libstripper
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To: libstripper

Ping to a list of how each Senator voted:

https://freerepublic.com/focus/news/4299161/posts?page=41#41


10 posted on 02/20/2025 1:47:35 PM PST by Albion Wilde (“Did you ever meet a woke person that’s happy? There’s no such thing.” —Donald J. Trump)
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Susan Collins & Lisa Murkowski were the only 2 no votes, but surprisingly Mitch McConnell voted yes. Interesting with regards to Mitch, expected with the other two who are Democrats in drag & voted in lockstep with lockstep declared Democrats.


11 posted on 02/20/2025 2:38:46 PM PST by Robert DeLong
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12 posted on 02/20/2025 4:49:55 PM PST by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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Amen and Thank God.
13 posted on 02/20/2025 6:03:34 PM PST by Widget Jr (🇺🇸 Trump 2025 🇺🇸)
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To: MNDude

You never hear bourbon drinkers say hold my bourbon and watch this. Bourbon drinkers are sophisticated.


14 posted on 02/20/2025 7:15:21 PM PST by Nuc 1.1 (Liberals aren't Patriots. Remember 1789!)
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