"Yesterday, [the FBI director] told me he'd take the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test if I did. Well, here's mine," the Maryland senator posted on X Wednesday.

FBI Director Kash Patel has strongly denied allegations of excessive drinking on the job. The accusations came up during a budget hearing on Tuesday. Democratic Sen.

"You are a disgrace, Mr. Director," Van Hollen told the FBI director during a hearing about Patel's alleged drinking habits.