The FBI nominee rehashes dubiously sourced grievances he and Trumpworld have long held against the American justice system.
The claim is by no means a new or creative narrative.
The pattern repeats throughout the film.
Patel at a campaign rally for Trump in Prescott Valley, ArizonaRebecca Noble/Getty Images
Were going to come after you.
Whether its criminally or civilly, well figure that out.
But yeah, were putting you all on notice, and Steve, this is why they hate us.
This is why were tyrannical.
This is why were dictators, he said.
They serve as the primary villains of Patels film, alongside lawmakers like Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.).
Shortly after taking office, hesuggestedJoe Biden would have been wise to preemptively pardon himself.