Kash Patel actually said...

"It was clearly intended as humor. A chainsaw as a symbol of government reform is not unusual."

"This language is taken out of context and does not accurately or fully represent my prior statements or positions."

"Yes, we’re going to come after the people in the media who lied about American citizens to help Joe Biden rig presidential elections."

"We will go and find the conspirators—not just in government, but in the media."