Kash Patel pushed back sharply after his alleged drinking on the job practices were raised by Senator Chris Van Hollen during a recent hearing. Instead of simply repeating his denials, the FBI director turned the focus on Van Hollen and accused him of misconduct.
The two men's heated exchange ended with both parties saying they were prepared to undergo tests that could show neither had been drinking illegally. They said the tests should be carried out side by side, potentially to ensure that the results could not be manipulated.
