In interviews with reporters near the building, the California lawmaker lambasted Patel’s appointment. “This is someone we cannot trust,” Schiff declared. “This is someone who lacks the character to do this job, someone who lacks the integrity to do this job.” His remarks underscored a deep-seated skepticism about Patel’s qualifications and the political motivations behind his selection.
Schiff’s public criticism has not gone unnoticed by political commentators and critics alike. Many observers have noted that Schiff’s actions are a highly political move, one that appears intended to highlight his opposition to the Trump administration’s policies. Among those commenting on the event was Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, who took to social media to assert that Schiff’s protest was not only hypocritical but also self-damaging. Kirk’s tweet read, “Adam Schiff is
