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Trump nominates Kash Patel to serve as FBI director

President-Elect Donald Trump has nominated Kash Patel to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation, despite Patel's past criticisms of the agency.
Patel, a former aide, has been described as a "brilliant lawyer, investigator, and 'America First' fighter" by Trump.
Patel's nomination will require Senate approval and could influence the future direction of the FBI, connecting it with the MAGA movement.

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The Epoch Times

More GOP Senators Signal They’re Open to Kash Patel Leading FBI

Several Republican senators said in media interviews this week that they are open to Kash Patel heading the FBI, after President-elect Donald Trump nominated Patel for the role. Trump’s nomination of Patel, a former Pentagon official in his first administration, was made over the weekend. The role would require Senate confirmation with only a few Republican defections if Democrats are unified in their opposition to Patel. Sen. Susan Collins (R-M…

3 months ago·New York, United States

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thepatriotlight.com

ThePatriotLight - More GOP Senators Signal They’re Open to Kash Patel Leading FBI

ThePatriotLight - At least two Republican senators have publicly said he would be confirmed as FBI director.Several Republican senators said in media interviews this week that they are open to Kash Patel heading the FBI, after President-elect Donald Trump nominated Patel for the role.Trump’s nomination of Patel, a former Pentagon official in his first administration, was made over the weekend. The role would require Senate confirmation with only…

3 months ago

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Washington Examiner

Kash Patel avoids the Gaetz treatment as Senate weighs FBI director bid - Washington Examiner

Senate Republicans signaled an openness to Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for FBI director, even as some centrist voices withheld their approval. Trump faced intense resistance the first time he nominated a firebrand like Patel to a senior post in the Justice Department. Former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination for attorney general in just eight days in the face of bipartisan opposition. However, GOP senators were carefu…

3 months ago·Washington, United States

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Crikey

Kash Patel will do a heck of a job at the FBI

Donald Trump's preferred head of the FBI wants to target journalists. Meanwhile the bureau's actual job will go by the wayside. The post Kash Patel will do a heck of a job at the FBI appeared first on Crikey.

3 months ago·Australia

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Vanity Fair

Meet Kash Patel, the MAGA Diehard Donald Trump Tapped to Lead the FBI

The election-denier, whose nomination raised hackles in the intelligence community, has vowed to “come after” the president-elect's opponents in media and politics.

3 months ago·United States

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