During a confirmation hearing for Kash Patel, nominated to lead the FBI, a debate arose between Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) regarding the release of Jeffrey Epstein's files. Blackburn accused Democrats of trying to block the release of a list of Epstein's associates involved in sex trafficking. She asked Patel if he would release the files, to which he responded affirmatively.
Blackburn claimed that Durbin and former FBI Director Christopher Wray were obstructing inquiries related to Epstein. In response, Durbin defended himself, stating that he has advocated for sex trafficking victims and denied accusations by Patel that he worked to prevent the file's release. He also claimed that Blackburn had not previously discussed Epstein's flight logs with him.
Blackburn countered, asserting that Durbin had silenced her when he was chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and did not allow her to speak on the matter. In his defense, Durbin stated that he limited discussion time due to a procedural rule.
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