During a fiery House hearing on Wednesday, FBI Director Kash Patel delivered a masterclass in shutting down liberal hysteria when Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) tried to pressure him into launching a politically motivated investigation into the Trump administration over a fabricated “leak” scandal. The leftist media, led by The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg, has been peddling baseless claims about a Signal group chat involving former Trump officials discussing military strategies against the Iran-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen. But instead of acting responsibly, Goldberg—a known Trump antagonist—leaked cherry-picked details to smear the previous administration.
Houlahan, parroting the liberal media’s narrative, demanded Patel open an FBI investigation, hoping to weaponize the bureau against President Trump once again. “Now that another day has passed, do you think it’s time for the FBI to open an investigation (into the leak)?” she asked, her tone dripping with partisan theatrics. Patel, refusing to take the bait, calmly responded, “I’m not going to comment on that.”
But Houlahan, visibly flustered, couldn’t comprehend why the FBI wouldn’t jump at another chance to target Trump. “Because you’re the director of the FBI, you don’t believe it’s appropriate to comment on that?” she shot back, revealing her ignorance of proper investigative protocols. Patel, ever the professional, schooled her: “Because there’s a process in place. There’s ongoing litigation, and The National Security Council is reviewing this matter. And I’m not going to discuss any open or closed investigations.”
Unwilling to accept reality, Houlahan whined, “That ongoing investigation…The lawsuit literally happened today or yesterday afternoon. And the idea that you don’t have an opinion on this at this point is frustrating to me.” Patel, clearly fed up with her grandstanding, delivered the knockout blow: “No, it’s not. I’m not going to prejudge any matter, and the men and women of the FBI will call the balls and strikes. Not you.”
Kash Patel just SHUT DOWN this leftist.
"I call the balls and strikes, NOT YOU."
This is pure gold. pic.twitter.com/5yuLSU2wsN
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) March 26, 2025
The exchange perfectly encapsulates the left’s obsession with manufacturing scandals to undermine Trump while ignoring real threats to national security. Instead of focusing on Biden’s disastrous foreign policy failures—like the botched Afghanistan withdrawal or the escalating Houthi attacks—Democrats and their media allies are fixated on chasing phantom conspiracies. Patel’s refusal to indulge their witch hunt is a testament to his integrity and a stark contrast to the politically weaponized FBI of the past.
h/t: Steadfast and Loyal
