The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump FBI Director Implodes Under Cross-Exam at House Hearing
Sep 18, 2025
Kash Patel, former Director of the FBI, shares his insights after being cross-examined during a high-stakes House hearing. He faces tough questions from Representatives like Eric Swalwell and Zoe Lofgren about Trump's ties to the Epstein files. The discussion dives deep into unreviewed documents, uncharged names in the infamous 'black book,' and the implications of political interference in investigations. Patel's evasive responses spark intense debate on accountability and transparency in the justice system.
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House Cross-Examination Outperformed Senate
- Ben Meiselas argues House Democrats cross-examined Kash Patel more effectively than Senate Democrats.
- The House exposed Patel's evasiveness about Trump's presence in the Epstein files.
Legal Limits Cited For Nonrelease
- Dan Goldman pressed Patel on why witness interviews and evidence weren't released.
- Patel repeatedly claimed legal limits and protective orders prevent disclosure.
Direct Questions Met With Evasion
- Eric Swalwell forced Patel to dodge direct yes/no about telling AG or Trump that Trump's name appears in the files.
- Patel insisted evasiveness was politically motivated and refused a straight answer.