New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- FBI Director Kash Patel faced tough questions from Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday (September 16) over his handling of the manhunt for Tyler Robinson, the gunman accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Despite the criticism, Patel asserted he has no plans to step aside.

"I'm not going anywhere," Patel told the Senate Judiciary Committee. "Bring it on."

The hearing came in the wake of controversy over Patel's use of social media during the investigation. He had prematurely posted that the suspect was in custody, a statement that later proved inaccurate, prompting criticism from lawmakers who said it caused confusion during a critical stage of the manhunt.

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