President Trump Takes Questions Before Kash Patel Being Sworn in February 21st, 2025

2/21/2025
TIME MARKS:
0:31 - 2:15: Initial Reporter Question - Kash Patel’s Confirmation and Role
A reporter asks Trump about Kash Patel’s confirmation and what he expects from Patel as FBI Director. Trump praises Patel’s loyalty and intelligence, emphasizing his intent to "clean up" the FBI.
2:16 - 4:45: Trump Discusses FBI Reform and Patel’s Mission
Trump elaborates on his views about the FBI, alleging past corruption and political bias. He highlights Patel’s role in restoring trust and focusing on crime rather than political agendas.
4:46 - 6:30: Question on January 6 Investigations
A reporter asks about Patel’s stance on January 6 investigations and whether he’ll revisit them. Trump defends Patel, claiming the investigations were unfair, and pivots to criticizing the "deep state."
6:31 - 8:20: Foreign Policy and National Security
The conversation shifts as a reporter asks about foreign threats and how Patel’s FBI will handle them. Trump mentions global challenges and Patel’s readiness to tackle national security issues.
8:21 - 10:10: Economy and Domestic Priorities
Trump is asked about economic plans alongside Patel’s appointment. He briefly discusses tax cuts and jobs, tying it to a broader vision of "making America great again," with Patel supporting law enforcement stability.
10:11 - 12:00: Media Criticism and Patel’s Relationship with Press
A reporter questions Patel’s combative stance toward the media. Trump defends Patel, accusing the press of bias, and predicts Patel will handle media scrutiny well.
12:01 - 14:30: Senate Confirmation Process Reflections
Trump is asked about the contentious Senate vote (51-49) for Patel. He praises Republican support, criticizes Senators Collins and Murkowski for voting against Patel, and calls it a "historic victory."
14:31 - 16:45: Justice Department Coordination with Patel
A question arises about Patel’s coordination with Attorney General Pam Bondi. Trump expresses confidence in their partnership, emphasizing a unified approach to law enforcement.
16:46 - 19:00: Personal Anecdotes and Patel’s Background
Trump shares a personal story about meeting Patel and highlights his journey as a first-generation Indian-American, framing it as an "American dream" narrative.
19:01 - 21:15: Closing Remarks on Patel’s Swearing-In
Trump discusses the upcoming swearing-in ceremony, mentioning Vice President JD Vance’s attendance and his excitement for Patel to take the reins of the FBI.
21:16 - 23:12: Final Questions and Departure
Miscellaneous rapid-fire questions from reporters (e.g., about his schedule and unrelated policy issues). Trump gives brief answers before concluding the session and exiting.

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