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Kash Patel vows expose Jeffrey Epstein’s associates to the public

President Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI Director, Kash Patel, pledged on Thursday to work with lawmakers in making public the names of individuals connected to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking network.

During Patel’s confirmation hearing, Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) pressed him on his stance regarding the Epstein case. Blackburn, who has long advocated for the release of flight logs and other related records, asked if he would assist in exposing those involved in Epstein’s crimes.

“I want to talk to you about the Epstein case. I have worked on this for years, trying to obtain records of who flew on Epstein’s plane and who facilitated his international sex trafficking operation,” Blackburn stated.

She then criticized former Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin (D-IL), alleging that he obstructed efforts to subpoena key documents.

“Earlier, I urged then-Chairman Durbin to issue subpoenas for these records, but I was blocked by Senator Durbin and FBI Director Christopher Wray. They stonewalled this investigation,” Blackburn asserted. “Breaking up trafficking rings is a priority for President Trump. Will you work with me to uncover who was involved with Epstein?”

Patel responded unequivocally: “Absolutely, Senator. Child sex trafficking has no place in the United States. If confirmed as FBI Director, I will do everything in my power to ensure the American public learns the full scope of what happened and how we will combat child exploitation moving forward.”

Following the hearing, Durbin rejected Blackburn’s claims, arguing that his office had attempted to engage with her team for clarification but did not receive a response. Blackburn, however, stood by her allegations, insisting that she had raised the issue multiple times. “I addressed this matter on the Senate floor, requesting these records, and you refused to acknowledge it,” she countered.

Patel’s nomination has faced opposition from some Democrats, who have voiced concerns over his past remarks about prosecuting federal officials allegedly involved in what he has referred to as the “deep state.”