Facing some criticism from conservative corners about how he has led the FBI in the wake of the Charlie Kirk shooting, Director Kash Patel said Tuesday that his agency — “at my direction” — successfully brought the suspect into custody.

Watch FBI Director Kash Patel’s full opening statement in our video player above.

He also touted the number of arrests made by the FBI, saying it represents an increase from the Biden administration.

“We are leading the mission to crush violent crime and defend the homeland,” Patel said in his opening statement to a hearing held by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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