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FBI Director Discusses Changes in Hiring Policies Regarding Bestiality

During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on September 15, 2026, FBI Director Kash Patel addressed changes to the agency's hiring policies regarding bestiality. The new policy allows individuals who have been victims of such crimes to apply, whereas previously, anyone involved in related crimes was automatically disqualified. Senator John Kennedy raised concerns about the implications of this change.

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During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on September 15, 2026, FBI Director Kash Patel addressed changes to the agency's hiring policies regarding bestiality. The new policy allows individuals who have been victims of such crimes to apply, whereas previously, anyone involved in related crimes was automatically disqualified. Senator John Kennedy raised concerns about the implications of this change.

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WATCH: Patel explains why FBI no longer considers bestiality an automatic hiring disqualifier

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FBI Director Discusses Changes in Hiring Policies Regarding Bestiality