Alejandra Guilmant & Co. Tittie over ‘Black Monkey’ Kash Patel vs ‘White Buffoon’ Adam Schiff during the ‘Grand Grilling of the Planet of the Apes’

FBI Director Kash Patel refuses to give a direct answer whether he told AG Pam Bondi that Trump’s name is in the Epstein files. He also says he’s ‘never spoken to President Trump about the Epstein files’ Swalwell: ‘We will take your evasiveness as a consciousness of guilt’

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FBI Director Kash Patel refuses to give a direct answer whether he told AG Pam Bondi that Trump’s name is in the Epstein files. He also says he’s ‘never spoken to President Trump about the Epstein files’ Swalwell: ‘We will take your evasiveness as a consciousness of guilt’
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An unhinged Patel refuses to recuse himself from investigating individuals that are on his enemies list, including Swalwell. Patel: “I’m gonna borrow your terminology and call bullshit on your entire career in Congress. It has been a disgrace to the American people”

Here is yet another ‘Black Monkey’ vs ‘White Buffoon’:-

The Event: The Hearing and the Outburst

This incident occurred during a House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) hearing on March 28, 2023. The hearing was focused on “U.S. National Security Threats,” primarily concerning intelligence related to China and COVID-19 origins.

Kash Patel, a former Pentagon chief of staff and senior official in the Trump administration, was called as a witness. The confrontation erupted when the committee’s ranking Democrat, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), began his questioning line.

Schiff’s Line of Questioning

Schiff did not directly ask Patel about Epstein or Maxwell. Instead, he used a more strategic approach. He questioned Patel about his past statements and credibility, aiming to paint him as a purveyor of conspiracy theories. Specifically, Schiff brought up:

1. Patel’s Promotion of the “Spygate” Conspiracy: Schiff referenced Patel’s role in promoting the debunked theory that the FBI planted a spy in the Trump campaign.

2. Patel’s Attacks on the Intelligence Community: Schiff highlighted Patel’s history of making broad, unsubstantiated accusations against the FBI and CIA, calling them part of a “deep state” coup against Trump.

Schiff’s goal was to establish a pattern of behavior, suggesting Patel could not be trusted to provide truthful testimony on matters of national security. The mention of Epstein and Maxwell was implied as the logical endpoint of this pattern—hinting that Patel traffics in or supports dangerous conspiracy theories, including those surrounding the Epstein case, though he did not explicitly state that Patel was involved.

Patel’s Explosive Response

Feeling accused and cornered, Patel did not address the specifics of Schiff’s insinuations. Instead, he launched into a personal, furious tirade against Schiff himself. His response included the now-famous quotes:

• “You are the biggest fraud to ever sit in the United States Senate.” (Note: Schiff is a Congressman, not a Senator, though he was running for Senate at the time).

• “You are a disgrace.”

• “You are an utter coward for pulling that stunt right now.”

• “You are a POLITICAL BUFFOON.”

Patel’s defense was essentially an ad hominem attack, shifting the focus from his own credibility to what he sees as Schiff’s history of dishonesty, specifically referencing:

• The Russia Investigation: Patel and other Trump allies believe Schiff acted dishonestly during the investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 election, particularly by stating there was “clear evidence” of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia—a conclusion not borne out by the subsequent Special Counsel investigation in the way Schiff had suggested.

• The Steele Dossier: Schiff’s early reliance on the now largely discredited Steele Dossier is a frequent point of attack for Republicans.

Kash Patel: “I don’t know how often Trump is named in Epstein files”

Why the Mention of Epstein/Maxwell Was So Explosive

The power of Schiff’s question lay in its implication. By associating Patel with the orbit of Epstein and Maxwell, Schiff was invoking one of the most notorious modern scandals involving sex trafficking, abuse of power, and a conspiracy of silence among elites. It was a deeply loaded and provocative insinuation, designed to provoke exactly the kind of reaction it did.

For Patel, having that connection even vaguely implied was clearly a red line, prompting him to respond with maximum fury and personal insult rather than a calm rebuttal.

Aftermath and Analysis

• Partisan Reactions: The event was immediately framed through a partisan lens. Democrats saw Patel’s meltdown as proof of his unfitness and a tactic to avoid answering tough questions. Republicans saw it as a justified response to years of what they perceive as Schiff’s malicious and dishonest conduct.

• The Strategy: The encounter is a classic example of modern political theater. Schiff successfully baited Patel into an emotional outburst that overshadowed the substance of the hearing and allowed Democrats to portray Trump allies as unstable. Patel, in turn, solidified his standing with Trump’s base by “fighting back” against a figure they deeply despise.

• The Real Story: The real story was not about Epstein or Maxwell themselves, but about how their names can be used as a political weapon to question an opponent’s character and credibility, triggering a visceral reaction that dominates the news cycle.

In summary, the story is about a high-stakes, calculated political provocation that resulted in an explosive, personal response, perfectly illustrating the deeply adversarial and performative nature of contemporary American politics.