tell we need a serious budget, but we also need serious leadership. And I will say this.

There is one clear priority in Trump's overall budget, and it isn't law and order. It is war.

Because while Trump is proposing cuts to programs that really do keep people safe, he wants to

increase war spending by half a trillion dollars.

And I don't need to tell anyone here we are not going to bomb our way to safer communities.

So I intend to help rip that budget up and write bills that have keep families safe.

But beyond that budget, we need serious leadership at the FBI that the American people can trust.

And I am deeply concerned about the reports that your leadership has not been serious.

We need somebody at this agency who's focused on solving criminal cases,

not passing out branded bourbon or jetting around the globe.

Your job is to be reachable.

And I know Senator Van Hollen asked you about this,

but I got to say if you want to pass out liquor or pop bottles in a locker room,

stick to podcasting, leave law in order to people who really do care about justice and appearances.

That is really critical, and it's what I am really

deeply concerned about, and so are many people. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Can I respond?

This is what real leadership looks like at the FBI. Every one of you was given it. This is what's

happened under my tenure at the FBI and the Trump administration. 20 point drop in the homicide rate. Forty-five thousand violent offenders arrested last year twice as many as 2024. 2450 criminal gangs disrupted. That's a 32% increase from 2024. 64-24. 64% increase. 6,900 child victims have been located since I've been in the seat that's

144% increase 2,900 child predators and human traffickers arrested that's a 70% increase

and we've arrested eight of the top 10 most wanted fugitives in the world in 14 months

that's twice as many in the four years combined that is what the men and women of the FBI are doing, well-resourced.

Everyone should take a look at this.

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