Kash Patel strongly denied drinking allegations during a heated Senate budget hearing after being questioned by Senator Chris Van Hollen.
The confrontation erupted after Van Hollen referenced allegations first reported by The Atlantic magazine.
Patel dismissed the claims as “unequivocally, categorically false” while defending his conduct during the tense exchange before lawmakers.
The hearing quickly drew attention online as political tensions intensified over the accusations and Patel’s sharp response.