Kash Patel
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I think that we've got to, those of us that have been opposed to the president's policy, show that we are not going to morally match him by going down.
to a level of insensitivity.
There are two people fighting for their lives on Thanksgiving Eve.
And it just seems ironic to me that people that pardoned people assaulting police officers are now talking about how they're going to uphold and look up to the people in the building.
People in that building will beat January 6th.
Good afternoon, everybody.
My name is Kash Patel, FBI director.
We're here to brief you on the tragic events that happened today at approximately 2.15 local time in Washington, D.C., where two of our brave members of the National Guard and the Department of War were brazenly attacked in a horrendous act of violence.
They were shot.
They're in critical condition.
As you can see behind me, we have assembled the full force of both the federal and state and local law enforcement agencies to bring bare all of our resources to make sure we find the perpetrators responsible for this heinous act.
And make no mistake, they will be brought to justice.
Since this is an assault on a federal law enforcement officer, this will be treated at the federal level as an assault on a federal law enforcement officer.
The FBI will lead out on that mission with our interagency partners to include the Department of Homeland Security, Secret Service, ATF, DEA.
And we're thankful for the mayor's assistance in this matter, the Metropolitan Police Department and their skills in investigating homicides and gun shootings in this city.
is exceptional.
We will work together, collaboratively, because this is a matter of national security, because this is a matter of pride.
President Trump has been informed.
We have been in contact with the White House.
We will shortchange the American public with no resources to make sure we find and safeguard our nation's capital right here in Washington, D.C., and bring anyone responsible for this heinous act of violence to justice.