Mike Lee says FBI watchdog report shows Jan 6 conspiracy theories ‘weren’t so crazy’
1 week ago

Mike Lee says FBI watchdog report shows Jan 6 conspiracy theories ‘weren’t so crazy’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Department of Justice watchdog report on the FBI’s operations during the January 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol vindicates Donald Trump’s allies continued suggestion the agency had a hand in the chaos, according to Senator Mike Lee — even though the report found “no evidence” undercover agents were there. “As far as who may have destroyed what, I don’t know.” In the months after the 2020 election, Lee encourage the Trump team to hire attorneys and “set them loose” challenging the election results and urged state legislators to appoint illegitimate pro-Trump “alternative electors,” according to text messages obtained by CNN. Trump has said he will grant pardons to large numbers of January 6 defendants, whom he has referred to as “patriots” and “hostages.” open image in gallery Trump nominated Kash Patel to lead the FBI, whose director Christopher Wray — whom Trump initially appointed during his first administration — is stepping down before Trump takes office Critics of the incoming administration worry that FBI nominee Kash Patel will use the agency to go after figures who scrutinized Trump on January 6 and other issues. Senator Adam Schiff of California, who Trump regularly pilloried for his work on the January 6 investigation in Congress, warned this week that Patel’s “only qualification” is his “blind obedience” to Trump.

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Column: Kash Patel, Trump’s FBI pick, would turn the agency into the Federal Bureau of Retribution
1 week ago

Column: Kash Patel, Trump’s FBI pick, would turn the agency into the Federal Bureau of Retribution

LA Times  

Kash Patel, shown campaigning for Donald Trump this year, has vowed to purge the FBI of anyone who doesn’t fully support Trump and to prosecute those he accuses of conspiring to undermine the president-elect. “There’s a lot that can fit within that, but it’s not limitless.” “If Patel goes to his deputies and says, ‘Let’s open an investigation into Liz …

You Should Worry About Kash Patel Running the FBI
1 week, 2 days ago

You Should Worry About Kash Patel Running the FBI

Politico  

Many observers, including former federal law enforcement officials, oppose Patel’s nomination on the grounds that he would likely use the FBI to pursue Trump’s political opponents and that he might substantially corrupt the culture and professionalism of the bureau. He has frequently denigrated the employees he hopes to lead — perhaps most infamously, when he said he would “shut down …

Some Republicans Say Kash Patel Won’t Do The Awful Things He Said He’d Do
1 week, 4 days ago

Some Republicans Say Kash Patel Won’t Do The Awful Things He Said He’d Do

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to run the FBI, Kash Patel, has said he would wield the government as a weapon to “come after” Trump’s enemies. “I think there’s a difference between the hyperbole and the reality.” Sen. Josh Hawley told HuffPost Patel told him he would prosecute violent criminals. “I’ll take the opportunity to ask …

We’ve Seen Kash Patel’s Enemies List. It’s Terrifying.
54 years, 11 months ago

We’ve Seen Kash Patel’s Enemies List. It’s Terrifying.

Slate  

Sign up for The Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director, Kash Patel, is unusual in several key ways. Also, if appointed, Patel will arrive at the Department of Justice with a list of enemies that includes the names of people who work …

'Hyperbole': GOP senator dismisses Kash Patel's FBI headquarters pledge
2 weeks ago

'Hyperbole': GOP senator dismisses Kash Patel's FBI headquarters pledge

Raw Story  

Sen. John Cornyn insisted that Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for FBI director, would be confirmed — despite his pledge to turn the agency's headquarters into a museum. "But eventually, I assume that Mr. Patel will be confirmed as the next FBI director." "I'd shut down the FBI Hoover Building on day one and reopen it the next day …

Kash Patel ally pushes him to end FBI intel branch key to domestic terror investigations
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Kash Patel ally pushes him to end FBI intel branch key to domestic terror investigations

Raw Story  

A former special agent who claims he received financial backing from a foundation associated with Kash Patel, the man nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the FBI’s next director, has called for the agency to shut down its Intelligence Branch, which plays a strategic role in domestic violent extremism investigations. He also called on Patel to “get rid …

Kash Patel’s litany of bizarre conspiracy theories haunt his quest to become Donald Trump’s FBI director
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Kash Patel’s litany of bizarre conspiracy theories haunt his quest to become Donald Trump’s FBI director

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. During a number of appearances on the War Room podcast of former Trump White …

Trump 'henchman' Kash Patel's lawsuit threat ominous sign of 'what's to come': ex-official
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump 'henchman' Kash Patel's lawsuit threat ominous sign of 'what's to come': ex-official

Raw Story  

A former national security official in Donald Trump's first administration stood by her criticism of FBI director nominee Kash Patel and said his threatened lawsuit was an ominous sign of "what's to come." "I think it's a very clear sign of what's to come should he become the director of the FBI and how he's going to conduct himself," Troye …

FBI says Kash Patel was targeted in Iran-backed cyberattack before Trump picked him to be next boss: Report
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

FBI says Kash Patel was targeted in Iran-backed cyberattack before Trump picked him to be next boss: Report

Firstpost  

As per the report, the hackers were believed to have targeted some of Patel’s communications. However, it has not been revealed whether they have actually accessed the communications and, if so, how much data was viewed or stolen The Federal Bureau of Investigation recently told Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be the bureau’s next director, that he was …

Kash Patel Threatens Legal Action Against Former Colleague
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Kash Patel Threatens Legal Action Against Former Colleague

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A former homeland security and counterterrorism adviser to Mike Pence said Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, has threatened legal action against her. Patel demanded on Wednesday that his former colleague in the White House, Olivia Troye, “publicly retract defamatory statements” by way of a public statement after she called him a “delusional …

'Hard to explain': Senator sees major hurdles for more Trump picks
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'Hard to explain': Senator sees major hurdles for more Trump picks

Raw Story  

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse warned that if some of Donald Trump's nominees make it to confirmation hearings, they will have to extensively explain themselves to Senate members. Speaking to MSNBC on Wednesday, the Judiciary Committee member said he expects "very, very serious questions" to be asked of Kash Patel, who Trump has nominated to lead the FBI. One of Trump's other …

Who Is On Kash Patel's 'Random Enemies List'?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Who Is On Kash Patel's 'Random Enemies List'?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, ultra loyalist Kash Patel, has signaled he wants to help Trump get revenge on his political opponents, and has even produced a list of targets for the president-elect to get his own back. In his 2023 book “Government Gangsters,” Patel sets out a vision for cracking down on the “deep …

Trump Cabinet: I for one think Kash Patel is a great choice to lead the FBI.
54 years, 11 months ago

Trump Cabinet: I for one think Kash Patel is a great choice to lead the FBI.

Slate  

It has come to our attention that President-elect Donald Trump has announced that he will be nominating Kash Patel, a right-wing media personality and member of Trump’s first-term national security advisory staff, to replace Christopher Wray as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Related From Slate A Troubling Takeaway From Trump’s Cabinet Picks There will, naturally, be cynics who …

As FBI Director, Kash Patel Could Offer January 6 Rioters Retribution Against Their Enemies
54 years, 11 months ago

As FBI Director, Kash Patel Could Offer January 6 Rioters Retribution Against Their Enemies

Wired  

On Sunday evening, president-elect Donald Trump fired off a post on Truth Social asking, presumably rhetorically, whether President Joe Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter would apply to “the J-6 Hostages, who have now been imprisoned for years.” Trump routinely invoked the “J-6 Hostages”—rioters who participated in the Capitol insurrection four years ago—throughout his presidential campaign, and vowed to free …

'Insane rants': Ex-FBI deputy head gives blistering putdown of agency's potential new boss
3 weeks ago

'Insane rants': Ex-FBI deputy head gives blistering putdown of agency's potential new boss

Raw Story  

Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe on Monday trashed President-elect Donald Trump's decision to nominate political henchman Kash Patel to be the next director of the FBI. During an appearance on CNN, McCabe argued that Patel is "clearly not" qualified for the job, and he said that "he doesn't have a fraction of the qualifications that any former FBI director, …

National Security Expert Reveals What’s So Concerning About Trump’s FBI Director Pick
3 weeks ago

National Security Expert Reveals What’s So Concerning About Trump’s FBI Director Pick

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING David Rohde, NBC News senior national security executive editor, detailed concerns among federal law enforcement circles on Sunday over Donald Trump nominating Kash Patel to replace Christopher Wray as FBI director. “And there is a concern that this type of politics, what it does most of all, is distract the FBI from its main goals which is …

Trump's top pick for FBI chief gains early endorsement from GOP senators
Top News
3 weeks ago

Trump's top pick for FBI chief gains early endorsement from GOP senators

Firstpost  

While some Democrats on Sunday voiced concerns that the law enforcement agency would become politicized and a tool for Trump to pursue adversaries under Patel, several senior Republican senators praised Trump’s pick Kash Patel, former chief of staff to the defense secretary, speaks on the day Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally, in …

Trump picked Patel for FBI after some aides warned it could backfire
3 weeks ago

Trump picked Patel for FBI after some aides warned it could backfire

Live Mint  

Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s top advisers in recent weeks warned him it would be problematic to nominate Kash Patel, one of his most loyal foot soldiers, to lead the FBI, even as it became increasingly clear Trump was leaning in that direction. “He’s coming from outside the system," said Michael Spivack, who worked with Patel when he was a …

The (perceived) persecution of Kash Patel
3 weeks ago

The (perceived) persecution of Kash Patel

Salon  

Once upon a time, there was a Trump toadie who wrote a fatuous children's book about a good king being persecuted by an evil queen named Hillary Queenton until one day a virtuous wizard comes to his rescue and saves the day: One might not think too much of such a silly little project except the "writer" of those books, …

"An absolute disgrace": Trump picks Kash Patel to pursue his enemies as head of the FBI
3 weeks ago

"An absolute disgrace": Trump picks Kash Patel to pursue his enemies as head of the FBI

Salon  

Kash Patel spent years preparing for this moment. Whether out of sincere devotion or just cynically acting in his own self-interest, Patel has repeatedly demonstrated his subservience to Donald Trump, from publishing a kid's book claiming the president-elect was a victim of a "deep state" plot to lying to congressional investigators about the Jan. 6 insurrection. A former aide to …

Trump chose Kash Patel for FBI after his first choice flunked the interview, says report
3 weeks ago

Trump chose Kash Patel for FBI after his first choice flunked the interview, says report

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump’s controversial decision to have Kash Patel to head …

GOP senator: Kash Patel will lead FBI by 'taking it apart'
3 weeks, 1 day ago

GOP senator: Kash Patel will lead FBI by 'taking it apart'

Raw Story  

Sen. Bill Hagerty revealed Sunday that he supports Kash Patel as President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for FBI director because he would dismantle the agency. During an interview on Meet the Press, host Kristen Welker told Hagerty that former Trump Attorney General Bill Barr had called Patel unqualified for a senior role at the FBI. "So, Senator, you are disregarding what …

Why Kash Patel could be Trump’s 'scariest hire yet': report
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Why Kash Patel could be Trump’s 'scariest hire yet': report

Raw Story  

One of Donald Trump's staunchest supporters — conspiracy theorist Kash Patel — has been nominated by the president-elect to direct the Federal Bureau of Investigations. According to a Rolling Stone report Sunday, the ex-Trump administration official might just be the MAGA leader's "scariest hire yet." Per the report, Patel is aiming to "purge the so-called 'Deep State,' and "recently publicly …

Who is Kash Patel? 10 things to know about Donald Trump’s pick to lead FBI who also supported Ram Mandir
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Who is Kash Patel? 10 things to know about Donald Trump’s pick to lead FBI who also supported Ram Mandir

Live Mint  

US President-elect Donald Trump tapped Kash Patel to head the FBI this week — a move that is likely to upend the country's premier law enforcement agency and rid the government of perceived “conspirators”. The Indian-origin American is considered the ‘ultimate Trump loyalist’ and previously played a key role in helping Republicans discredit the Russia election interference probe. The former …

What to know about Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead the FBI
3 weeks, 1 day ago

What to know about Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead the FBI

Associated Press  

Kash Patel has called for radical changes at the FBI and was a fierce and vocal critic of the bureau’s work as it investigated ties between Russia and Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign. In an interview earlier this year on “The Shawn Ryan Show,” Patel vowed to sever the FBI’s intelligence-gathering activities from the rest of its mission and said …

Trump's FBI pick Kash Patel: Internet divided on another Indian-origin nomination – threat or strategic move?
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump's FBI pick Kash Patel: Internet divided on another Indian-origin nomination – threat or strategic move?

Hindustan Times  

As Trump eyes Kash Patel to take over from Christopher Wray, pending Senate approval, the decision is being hailed by some as a tactical play to "drain the swamp" and settle old scores. Reactions to Kash Patel’s nomination as FBI director Kash Patel’s nomination as FBI director has sparked a range of reactions, with both support and criticism flooding in …

Trump names Kash Patel as FBI director
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump names Kash Patel as FBI director

Deccan Chronicle  

WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce ally to upend America’s premier law enforcement agency and rid the government of perceived “conspirators.” It’s the latest bombshell Trump has thrown at the Washington establishment and a test for how far Senate Republicans will go in confirming his nominees. William Barr, Trump’s …

'Red line': Trump legal ally threatens to make Senate Republicans' 'political lives hell'
3 weeks, 1 day ago

'Red line': Trump legal ally threatens to make Senate Republicans' 'political lives hell'

Raw Story  

Donald Trump on Saturday announced he would appoint Kash Patel to be director of the FBI, causing outrage among critics and leading to a pre-emptive strike to Senate Republicans from an ally of the president-elect. Kash will bring much-needed reforms to a badly broken and corrupt agency," Davis wrote on social media, noting that his legal group Article III Project …

Donald Trump picks 'deep state' critic Kash Patel to head the FBI
Top News
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Donald Trump picks 'deep state' critic Kash Patel to head the FBI

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump has picked Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, appointing a staunch ally to overhaul the nation's leading law enforcement agency and root out what he perceives as “conspirators” within the government. Patel's appointment aligns with Trump's long-held belief that the US law enforcement and intelligence agencies require a drastic overhaul, and it reflects his desire for retribution …

'What a disaster': Critics outraged as Trump appoints 'conspiracy theorist' as head of FBI
3 weeks, 1 day ago

'What a disaster': Critics outraged as Trump appoints 'conspiracy theorist' as head of FBI

Raw Story  

Donald Trump Saturday announced his appointment of Kash Patel as the director of FBI, leading critics to lash out. Liberal influencer Harry Sisson said, "Trump just named Kash Patel, a huge conspiracy theorist, as the next director of the FBI." "Kash Patel cannot be put in charge of the FBI," the legal expert added. Democratic election attorney Marc Elias said, …

Trump Taps Kash Patel For FBI Director, An Ally Who Would Aid In His Effort To Upend Law Enforcement
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump Taps Kash Patel For FBI Director, An Ally Who Would Aid In His Effort To Upend Law Enforcement

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce ally to upend America’s premier law enforcement agency and rid the government of perceived “conspirators.” It’s the latest bombshell Trump has thrown at the Washington establishment and a test for how far Senate Republicans will go in …

Trump taps Kash Patel for FBI director, an ally who would aid in his effort to upend law enforcement
Trending News
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump taps Kash Patel for FBI director, an ally who would aid in his effort to upend law enforcement

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce ally to upend America’s premier law enforcement agency and rid the government of perceived “conspirators.” It’s the latest bombshell Trump has thrown at the Washington establishment and a test for how far Senate Republicans will go in confirming his nominees. William Barr, …

Trump tags Patel to head FBI
Top News
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump tags Patel to head FBI

Salon  

Donald Trump is looking to install one of his fiercest loyalists at the helm of the FBI. "Kash is a brilliant lawyer, investigator, and “America First” fighter who has spent his career exposing corruption, defending Justice, and protecting the American People. "Kash will work under our great Attorney General, Pam Bondi, to bring back Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity to the …

Who is Kash Patel, the Trump loyalist tapped to run the FBI?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Who is Kash Patel, the Trump loyalist tapped to run the FBI?

Al Jazeera  

Appointment of a loyal aide to the FBI post could end long-running tradition of keeping presidents at arm’s length. In a post on Truth Social network, Trump described Patel as a “brilliant lawyer, investigator, and ‘America First’ fighter”. Patel found common cause with Trump over their shared scepticism of government surveillance and the “deep state” – a pejorative catchall used …

Meet Kash Patel, Trump's FBI director pick who vowed to shut agency 'on day one'
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Meet Kash Patel, Trump's FBI director pick who vowed to shut agency 'on day one'

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday tapped Kash Patel, a close ally and former national security aide, to serve as the next FBI director, a move that would replace current chief Christopher Wray before his term expires. Patel’s career trajectory took him to roles on Trump’s National Security Council in 2019 and later as chief of staff to the acting …

Trump picks longtime ally Kash Patel to replace current FBI director
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump picks longtime ally Kash Patel to replace current FBI director

NPR  

Trump picks longtime ally Kash Patel to replace current FBI director toggle caption Ross D. Franklin/AP President-elect Donald Trump intends to install Kash Patel, a close ally and former national security aide who has berated the Justice Department and the news media, to replace Christopher Wray as the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Trump wrote in a post …

For FBI director, Trump taps Kash Patel, a loyalist who would aid effort to upend top law enforcement agency
3 weeks, 2 days ago

For FBI director, Trump taps Kash Patel, a loyalist who would aid effort to upend top law enforcement agency

LA Times  

Kash Patel is Donald Trump’s pick to serve as FBI director, the latest bombshell the president-elect has thrown at the Washington establishment and a test for how far Senate Republicans will go in confirming his nominees. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce ally to upend America’s premier law enforcement agency …

Kash Patel top choice to be Trump's FBI or Justice Department pick: Report
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Kash Patel top choice to be Trump's FBI or Justice Department pick: Report

India Today  

Donald Trump is weighing to push for his controversial adviser Kash Patel, an Indian-origin former Republican House staffer, to head the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as a clear indication of his vow to fire the incumbent Director Christopher Wray before his 10-year term with the agency completes and replace him with one of his MAGA campaign loyalists, The Guardian reported, …

Ex-FBI agent warns Kash Patel would be ‘extremely dangerous’ pick to lead agency as Trump loyalist says ‘will shutdown…’
1 month ago

Ex-FBI agent warns Kash Patel would be ‘extremely dangerous’ pick to lead agency as Trump loyalist says ‘will shutdown…’

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump is contemplating appointing Kash Patel to head the Federal Bureau of Investigation, CNN reported on Friday. Calling for a “24/7 declassification office,” Patel said: “What the deep state uses the most to cover up their corruption is an illegal application of the classification system.” Elon Musk agrees with Patel's remarks as netizens says ‘Please let it be …

'Daggonit': Bannon slip-up prompts premature celebration of Kash Patel as FBI director
1 month ago

'Daggonit': Bannon slip-up prompts premature celebration of Kash Patel as FBI director

Raw Story  

MAGA supporters were forced to cut short a celebration Monday after right-wing host Steve Bannon falsely reported that President-elect Donald Trump had named Kash Patel as the next director of the FBI. "Kash Patel is another grand slam pick by President Trump to lead the FBI, the most broken and corrupt institution in Washington, D.C.," Davis said. Former Department of …

Kash Patel would be "extremely dangerous" as FBI director, former agent says
1 month ago

Kash Patel would be "extremely dangerous" as FBI director, former agent says

Salon  

A former FBI special agent has said right-wing loyalist Kash Patel would do "major damage" if he President-elect Donald Trump selects him to lead the bureau. “Putting someone like Kash Patel in the position of director of the FBI is, I believe, extremely, extremely dangerous,” Daniel Brunner, a former FBI agent, told CNN on Sunday. Brunner warned that Patel’s lack …

Potential Trump FBI director pick boasted openly about plans to jail journalists
1 month, 1 week ago

Potential Trump FBI director pick boasted openly about plans to jail journalists

Raw Story  

CNN is reporting that Trump loyalist Kash Patel is being strongly considered by the president-elect to be his next director of the FBI. According to CNN, President-elect Donald Trump appears heavily inclined to oust current FBI Director Christopher Wray, the man whom he hired to replace former FBI Director James Comey in 2017 after Trump also fired him. "The interest …

Indian-American Kash Patel to replace FBI Director Christopher Wray? Here is what we know about Trump's new dream team
1 month, 1 week ago

Indian-American Kash Patel to replace FBI Director Christopher Wray? Here is what we know about Trump's new dream team

Hindustan Times  

Kash Patel, an aide to President-elect Donald Trump, is expected to succeed FBI director Christopher Wray after January 20, claimed former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon. Kash Patel, a former National Security Council staffer, lost his bid for the position of the director of the Central Intelligence Agency to ultra-conservative Texas senator John Ratcliffe. Donald Trump snubs Kash Patel …

Former FBI counsel says DOJ's Trump investigation appears much further along than previously thought
2 years, 1 month ago

Former FBI counsel says DOJ's Trump investigation appears much further along than previously thought

Raw Story  

Andrew Weissmann, the former counsel of the FBI and prosecutor for Robert Mueller's special counsel team, said that recent reports that the FBI is questioning more and more people suggests that the investigation into the classified documents at Mar-a-Lago is moving much quicker than previously understood. On a panel with former FBI assistant director for counterintelligence, Frank Figliuzzi, Weissmann explained …

Kash Patel Among Trump's Team Whose Phone Records Related To Jan. 6 Were Deleted
2 years, 4 months ago

Kash Patel Among Trump's Team Whose Phone Records Related To Jan. 6 Were Deleted

The Quint  

The United States Department of Defense and the US Army's court filings show that some senior Trump administration members, including former Pentagon official and longtime House Intelligence Committee aide Kashyap "Kash" Patel, had the text messages from their phones deleted. These deleted messages could show the happenings prior to and leading up to the Jan. 6 attacks on the US …

Indian-American Pentagon official Kash Patel files $50 million defamation lawsuit against CNN
4 years ago

Indian-American Pentagon official Kash Patel files $50 million defamation lawsuit against CNN

Firstpost  

The CNN articles described Patel as a “pro-Trump conspiracy theorist”. Patel was previously a top aide to Republican Representative from California, Devin Nunes Washington: Kash Patel, the highest-ranking Indian-American in the Pentagon, has filed a USD 50 million lawsuit against CNN and several of its top reporters for allegedly defaming him by publishing a series of “false and defamatory statements. …

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