Kash Patel, Trump's FBI pick, is QAnon's 'name to remember'
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Kash Patel, Trump's FBI pick, is QAnon's 'name to remember'

Raw Story  

Kash Patel, Donald Trump's pick for FBI director, has repeatedly engaged with QAnon -- the sprawling conspiracy theory that the top US law enforcement body currently says is linked to violent domestic extremism. "Kash Patel has openly praised Q," one influential QAnon account said on X after his nomination. Mike Rothschild, author of "The Storm is Upon Us," a book on the cult of QAnon, said Patel's nomination “is indicative of the degree to which conspiracism and paranoia have consumed the mainstream Republican Party.” The idea that Trump is fighting a shadowy “deep state” of unelected bureaucrats, in particular, is central to QAnon and has also “become orthodoxy in the GOP,” Rothschild said. "All of the conspiracy theories about Covid, the 2020 election, vaccination and trafficking rings stem from that endless battle, and it's something that Q believers think Patel is going to help win as FBI director."

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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 …

Trump’s FBI nominee Kash Patel has a wild history with QAnon.
54 years, 11 months ago

Trump’s FBI nominee Kash Patel has a wild history with QAnon.

Slate  

Kash Patel, more than any other Trump pick for his Cabinet, represents the very online version of MAGA politics that cares more about defeating and humiliating enemies than any kind of mission. As a regular on Steve Bannon’s show, Patel has suggested defanging the intelligence agencies with “sweeping personnel changes” meant to eliminate anti-Trump “government gangsters implementing these corrupt, weaponized …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Why Donald Trump pick Kash Patel might not get the FBI job
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Why Donald Trump pick Kash Patel might not get the FBI job

Firstpost  

Kash Patel’s potential nomination as FBI Director by Donald Trump has divided Washington. While Trump and his allies hail Patel as a reformist dedicated to exposing corruption, critics warn that his lack of management experience and partisan rhetoric could jeopardise the FBI’s independence Kash Patel, former chief of staff to the US defence secretary speaks at a campaign rally, in …

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 …

Morning Joe plays Trump's FBI pick Kash Patel's ‘will come after you' warning clip 3 times in a row: ‘This is bad for…’
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3 weeks ago

Morning Joe plays Trump's FBI pick Kash Patel's ‘will come after you' warning clip 3 times in a row: ‘This is bad for…’

Hindustan Times  

MSNBC's Morning Joe staff panicked after Donald Trump nominated Kash Patel to head the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Kash Patel, a lawyer who held several positions in Trump's first administration, sparked a flurry of criticism due to his advocacy of conspiracy theories and demands for retaliation against Trump's rivals in a second term. Patel, a lawyer who held several positions …

Is Kash Patel on X? Elon Musk congratulates Trump loyalist on being nominated to run FBI
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3 weeks ago

Is Kash Patel on X? Elon Musk congratulates Trump loyalist on being nominated to run FBI

Hindustan Times  

US President-elect Donald Trump picked Indian-American Kashyap “Kash” Patel as the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Kash Patel, Trump loyalist, joined social networking site X on Sunday. Following the declaration, Trump loyalist Patel joined social networking site X on Sunday. Besides Musk, the controversial British-American influencer Andrew Tate and co-owner of Trending politics were among the other known …

Epstein and Diddy lists to be released under Trump admin, says firebrand FBI director nominee Kash Patel
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3 weeks ago

Epstein and Diddy lists to be released under Trump admin, says firebrand FBI director nominee Kash Patel

Hindustan Times  

Over the weekend, President-elect Donald Trump put heavy speculation to rest by officially confirming that Indian-American Kashyap “Kash” Patel will serve as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Although Trump’s decision has drawn bipartisan fire in some cases, netizens have majorly turned back to his recent interviews and incendiary claims of “massive declassification,” calling for the release …

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

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 …

Revealed: Report flags Trump pick's ties to 'pure nuttery' that 'sparked acts of violence'
3 weeks ago

Revealed: Report flags Trump pick's ties to 'pure nuttery' that 'sparked acts of violence'

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's recent nominee has ties to an ideology that has "sparked multiple acts of violence," according to a new report. David Corn, D.C. bureau chief of Mother Jones and MSNBC analyst, wrote Sunday that Kash Patel, chosen by Trump to lead the FBI, has embraced "the unhinged QAnon movement." "Patel is a MAGA combatant who has fiercely advocated Trump’s …

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 …

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 …

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

Trump picks MAGA loyalist Kash Patel as his new FBI director
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump picks MAGA loyalist Kash Patel as his new 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. “Kash is a brilliant lawyer, investigator, and ‘America First’ fighter who has spent his …

'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 …

Trump to appoint hardline loyalist Kash Patel as next FBI director, calls him 'America first fighter'
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump to appoint hardline loyalist Kash Patel as next FBI director, calls him 'America first fighter'

Firstpost  

President-elect Donald Trump said that he would appoint hardline loyalist and conspiracy theorist Kash Patel to be the next director of the FBI. Kash will eventually replace Trump’s 2017 pick Christopher Wray, whose term will be ending in 2027 After weeks of speculation, President-elect Donald Trump confirmed that he wants to replace Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher A. Wray …

Who is Kash Patel, the ‘America First’ champion chosen by Trump to head FBI?
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Who is Kash Patel, the ‘America First’ champion chosen by Trump to head FBI?

Hindustan Times  

US president-elect Donald Trump has announced Kash Patel, a staunch loyalist, as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Patel, a figure known for his combative stance against the so-called "deep state," has been a vocal critic of the FBI and other government agencies that, in his view, undermine the president’s agenda. Though Patel denied the allegations, his …

Donald Trump taps Kashyap ‘Kash’ Patel to replace Christopher Wray as FBI director
Trending News
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Donald Trump taps Kashyap ‘Kash’ Patel to replace Christopher Wray as FBI director

Live Mint  

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. “I am proud to …

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 nominates Kash Patel for FBI director after backlash over rumored contender Mike Rogers
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump nominates Kash Patel for FBI director after backlash over rumored contender Mike Rogers

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump announced he intends to nominate Kashyap 'Kash' Patel to serve as the next FBI Director. Patel had been competing for the job with former FBI agent and congressman Mike Rogers, before Rogers was dismissed as a candidate last week after he was opposed by several MAGA Republicans in Trump's orbit. Donald Trump announced he intends to nominate Kashyap …

Donald Trump picks anti-deep state, confidante Kash Patel to lead FBI
Top News
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Donald Trump picks anti-deep state, confidante Kash Patel to lead FBI

India TV News  

After missing out on the position of CIA Director, Indian American Kash Patel was nominated by US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday for the powerful position of Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, making him the highest-ranking Indian-American in his incoming administration. Kash Patel, as Chief of Staff to Secretary of Defence It must be noted that during the …

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 …

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 …

Who is Kash Patel, Donald Trump loyalist who could be next CIA chief
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Who is Kash Patel, Donald Trump loyalist who could be next CIA chief

Op India  

Following the dramatic win of Donald Trump and becoming the 47th President of the United States of America, name of an Indian-origin Trump loyalist, Kashyap Patel, also known as Kash Patel, is being floated for the role of Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Patel, a former Republican House staffer who has held several high-level positions in the defense and …

Who is Kash Patel, Trump loyalist who could be next CIA chief?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Who is Kash Patel, Trump loyalist who could be next CIA chief?

India Today  

Republican Donald Trump edged past his Democratic challenger Kamala Harris and is set to return as US President for a second term. Patel played a significant role in drafting the “Nunes Memo,” a four-page report critical of the Justice Department’s methods in obtaining a surveillance warrant for a former Trump campaign volunteer. NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL AND OTHER ROLES Patel’s work …

Who is Kash Patel? Know more about US President-elect Donald Trump’s likely pick for CIA chief
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Who is Kash Patel? Know more about US President-elect Donald Trump’s likely pick for CIA chief

Live Mint  

Donald Trump made a triumphant comeback on Tuesday after a turbulent election campaign that included two attempts on his life and deepening polarisation within the country. The President-elect will be naming members of his Cabinet and other high-ranking administration officials in the coming weeks — with many predicting a major role for Kashyap ‘Kash’ Patel. The former Republican House staffer …

Trump's National Archives aide Kash Patel is writing QAnon slogans when signing books
2 years, 2 months ago

Trump's National Archives aide Kash Patel is writing QAnon slogans when signing books

Raw Story  

Kash Patel is among those that Donald Trump appointed to be his representative to the National Archives. The new Patel children's book paints Donald Trump as "the King," and glorifies the fake story about 2020 voter fraud taking away "the King's" power unfairly. The Trump aide posted on Truth Social that he was offering a special message for the first …

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