‘Don't Take Instructions…': Kash Patel's Brutal Putdown Leaves Reed Speechless In US House
Tensions flared during a fiery Senate Appropriations Committee hearing as Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) grilled FBI Director Kash Patel on alleged access to DOGE-related intelligence. When Reed demanded, 'Did you get an instruction from the White House?' Patel's sharp glare and scathing reply sent shockwaves through the room. His blunt takedown silenced Reed and left the chamber in stunned silence — a dramatic moment that underscored the escalating political heat.
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