US FBI Director Kash Patel drew attention after cameras captured his handwritten notes during a House Judiciary Committee hearing. The session focused on political violence and the handling of Jeffrey Epstein’s case files.
Patel’s notes, written on personalized stationery labeled “Director Patel,” included phrases such as: “Good fight with Swalwell. Hold the line. Brush off their attacks. Rise above the next line of partisan attacks.”
The Daily Mail described the notes as resembling “affirmations,” prompting a mix of amusement and criticism online.
I’ll just leave this here. And no, this is not a joke. These are actually Kash Patel’s notes.
“Good fight with Swalwell”
“Hold the line”
“Brush off their attacks”
…… pic.twitter.com/sUmGU9a0nN— Lepus (@LepusNox) September 20, 2025
Social Media Reacts to Patel’s Pep Talk
Images of Patel’s notes quickly went viral. Many social media users commented on the motivational tone and personalized stationery, with some making humorous comparisons to entertainment: “Lmfao, he’s writing words of affirmation to himself.”
Heated Exchanges During the Hearing
During the session, Patel clashed repeatedly with Democrats, particularly Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA). Swalwell questioned Patel on the Justice Department’s handling of Epstein-related files and whether any referenced former President Donald Trump.
Patel responded firmly: “Your fixation on this matter and baseless accusations that I’m hiding child pedophiles is disgusting.”
In another tense exchange, when Swalwell asked a question slowly, Patel retorted: “Why don’t you try to spell it out if you’re going to mock me? Use the alphabet: A, B, C, D, E, F.”
The notes and exchanges quickly became a major talking point online, sparking debate over professionalism, social media virality, and political theatrics.
