By Kaia Hubbard,Kathryn Watson

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After criticizing Patel’s handling of the Kirk shooting investigation, the Epstein files, the removal of FBI agents and other matters, Booker said he doesn’t think the president will keep Patel around long.

“Here’s the thing, Mr. Patel,” Booker said. “I think you’re not going to be around long. I think this might be your last oversight hearing. Because as much as you supplicate yourself to the will of Donald Trump and not the Constitution of the United States of America, Donald Trump has shown us in his first term and this term, he is not loyal to people like you. He will cut you loose. This may be the last time I have a hearing with you because I don’t think you’re long for your job. But I’m going to tell you this. I pray for you. I pray for you, that you can step up and defend your oath, defend the Constitution and do a much better job of defending this country.”

Grassley, the chairman, gave Patel a chance to respond.

“That rant of false information does not bring this country together,” Patel said, before Booker tried to interject. Patel said, “It’s my time, not yours.”

“My God! My God! You’re going to talk to me about dividing this country? I follow you on your social media posts that tear this country apart,” Booker said, as Patel continued to try to speak.

Their exchange devolved into chaotic shouting.

“You are an embarrassment to the division of this country!” Patel said, telling Booker, “your time is over.”

“Sir, you don’t tell me my time is over! The people of New Jersey tell me when my time is — you can’t lecture me!” Booker yelled.

“I’m not going anywhere!” Patel yelled.

“I am not afraid of you!” Booker replied.

Grassley exercised his gavel to bring the committee to order. GOP Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas chimed in afterward, saying, “it used to be that to see theater you had to go to the Kennedy Center. Now apparently you need only go to the Senate Judiciary Committee.”