Multiple senators are expressing concerns over the extent to which President Trump Donald John TrumpOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Pelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Trump mocks Biden appearance, mask use ahead of first debate MORE's pick for CIA director was involved in destroying agency interrogation tapes during a controversial program under President George W. Bush.

CNN reported Tuesday that senators on both sides of the aisle want to hear a fuller explanation of Gina Haspel’s role in the Bush administration’s torture program ahead of her hearing for consideration to be CIA chief. Specifically, they said, she must address questions about her role in the destruction of video tapes of interrogations at a “black site” in Thailand.

“That’s the issue I’m uncertain about. Destruction of evidence, particularly having been told not to do so, is hard to justify, in my opinion,” Sen. Angus King Angus KingGovernment watchdog recommends creation of White House cyber director position Democrats step up hardball tactics as Supreme Court fight heats up Shakespeare Theatre Company goes virtual for 'Will on the Hill...or Won't They?' MORE (I-Maine) told CNN.

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Sen. Susan Collins Susan Margaret CollinsSenate GOP aims to confirm Trump court pick by Oct. 29: report The Hill's Campaign Report: GOP set to ask SCOTUS to limit mail-in voting Senate GOP sees early Supreme Court vote as political booster shot MORE (R-Maine) told CNN that she’s "asked for some additional information" about Haspel’s connection to the tapes.

"That was one of the issues that we discussed at length, but I'm not going to preview the hearing," Collins said.

GOP Sen. Rand Paul Randal (Rand) Howard PaulSecond GOP senator to quarantine after exposure to coronavirus GOP senator to quarantine after coronavirus exposure The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by National Industries for the Blind - Trump seeks to flip 'Rage' narrative; Dems block COVID-19 bill MORE (Ky.) has already announced his opposition to Haspel's nomination over her role in the "enhanced interrogation" program, saying she demonstrated "joyful glee at someone who is being tortured."

"I find it just amazing that anyone would consider having this woman at the head of the CIA," Paul said last month. His opposition means Haspel faces a narrow path to confirmation.

Other Republicans, including Sens. John Cornyn John CornynThe Hill's Campaign Report: GOP set to ask SCOTUS to limit mail-in voting Liberal super PAC launches ads targeting vulnerable GOP senators over SCOTUS fight Senate GOP faces pivotal moment on pick for Supreme Court MORE (Texas) and Richard Burr Richard Mauze BurrRep. Mark Walker says he's been contacted about Liberty University vacancy Overnight Defense: Trump rejects major cut to military health care | Senate report says Trump campaign's Russia contacts posed 'grave' threat Senate report describes closer ties between 2016 Trump campaign, Russia MORE (N.C.), told CNN they don't expect Haspel's past to be an issue in her upcoming hearing.

Haspel is President Trump's pick to replace current CIA Director Mike Pompeo Michael (Mike) Richard PompeoOvernight Defense: Pentagon redirects pandemic funding to defense contractors | US planning for full Afghanistan withdrawal by May | Anti-Trump GOP group puts ads in military papers Overnight Defense: House Democrats unveil stopgap spending measure to GOP opposition | Bill includes .6B for new subs | Trump issues Iran sanctions after world shrugs at US action at UN Navalny calls on Russia to return clothes he was wearing when he fell ill MORE, who has been nominated to serve as the next secretary of State.

Haspel, who is currently the deputy director of the CIA, faced initial scrutiny after her nomination was announced due to her connection to the Bush administration's "enhanced interrogation" program, which is now widely regarded as torture.

In 2005, Haspel reportedly played a role in a decision to destroy videotapes documenting interrogations. The destruction of the tapes was ordered by Jose Rodriguez, then head of the agency’s clandestine service — but Haspel, at the time his chief of staff, was reportedly a strong advocate for the choice.

The Justice Department investigated the destruction of the tapes, but no charges were filed.

Haspel’s confirmation hearing will likely take place next month.