XBSIndex“Senator Mazie Hirono called FBI Director Kash a drunk directly to his face.”
What they posted
BREAKING: Senator @maziehirono just called @FBIDirectorKash a "drunk" directly to his face while criticizing him over allowing people with a history of bestiality to serve as FBI employees. “Applicants with a history of biciality and theft to serve as FBI employees. And I think https://t.co/jBAqsToVS7
Why it's Truth
Multiple independent news outlets (IBTimes UK, Raw Story, Times of India) and Hirono's official Senate press release confirm she made the direct accusation to Patel's face in the Sept 15, 2026 hearing, with video/transcript evidence available; Patel's prior denials and lack of response do not contradict that the statement was made as claimed.