Trump says he’ll nominate Kash Patel as FBI director to remake the agency. Here’s what happens next
- President-Elect Donald Trump intends to nominate Kash Patel as FBI Director, despite opposition from Democrats.
- Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent Jeff Danik endorsed Patel, citing widespread support among agents due to his national security experience.
- Patel expressed his vision for substantial changes within the agency, aiming to restore crime fighting priorities over politics.
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Kash Patel has been known for years in Donald Trump's circle as a faithful follower who shares the president's scepticism toward the FBI and the intelligence community.
RINO Sen. Susan Collins Leaves Door Open to Confirming Kash Patel as FBI Director
Credit: Gage Skidmore Maine Senator Susan Collins has left the door open to confirming Kash Patel as Donald Trump’s choice for FBI director. According to Politico, Collins said she did not know Patel but would do the appropriate research before reaching a decision. “I don’t know Kash Patel,” Collins said. “I had heard his name, but I don’t know his background, and I’m going to have to do a lot of work before reaching a decision on him.” “In gene…

Influential Retired FBI Leader Says Agents Back Kash Patel as Next Director: ‘He’s the Right Fix’
As Democrats try to stymie President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for FBI Director, an influential retired bureau supervisor says a large number of agents support Kash Patel for the job because of his national security experience and his vision to replace the law enforcement agency’s leadership who allowed politics to usurp crime fighting. “This guy is completely and 100% qualified to run that organization. He’s what’s needed today. He’s the right …
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