Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) questioned FBI Director Kash Patel during a Senate hearing on September 15, 2026, regarding a recent change in FBI policy related to bestiality. Kennedy stated he was trying to understand the implications of the shift in hiring practices at the FBI, which has raised concerns among some lawmakers.
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Senator Questions FBI Director on Policy Change Regarding Bestiality
Senator John Kennedy questioned FBI Director Kash Patel about a recent policy change regarding bestiality during a Senate hearing. The inquiry was part of a broader discussion on shifts in FBI hiring practices.
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GOP senator presses Patel on FBI policy change: ‘Why would you get into bestiality?’
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Senator Questions FBI Director on Policy Change Regarding Bestiality