'Total mischaracterisation': Kash Patel distances himself from problematic past at Senate confirmation hearing
1 month, 4 weeks ago

'Total mischaracterisation': Kash Patel distances himself from problematic past at Senate confirmation hearing

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Patel, who has been a longtime Trump supporter and was part of the president’s first stint in the White House tried to distance himself from the statement he made on numerous podcasts and in the appendix of his book ‘Government Gangsters’ Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's choice to be director of the FBI, appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing, at the Capitol in Washington, on Thursday. AP Notorious ‘conspiracy theorist’ Kash Patel attempted to navigate through the intense Senate confirmation hearing, which was conducted to determine whether US President Donald Trump’s pick is fit to be the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the agency which he once wanted to shut down. Patel, who has been a longtime Trump supporter and was part of the president’s first stint in the White House tried to distance himself from the statement he made on numerous podcasts and in the appendix of his book ‘Government Gangsters’. During the hearing, Patel insisted that it was not the list of Trump’s enemies.“It’s not an enemies list,” Patel said.

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FBI Director Patel asked for private security team and personal direct line to Trump: WSJ
2 weeks, 6 days ago

FBI Director Patel asked for private security team and personal direct line to Trump: WSJ

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's new FBI director is breaking down the wall that is supposed to exist between his department and the Oval Office with a series of requests that would have been unthinkable during previous administrations. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Kash Patel, a longtime ally of the president who was confirmed by the narrowest of margins …

He's going to do a great job: Trump praises FBI's Kash Patel in Congress speech
3 weeks, 2 days ago

He's going to do a great job: Trump praises FBI's Kash Patel in Congress speech

India Today  

US President Donald Trump thanked FBI Director Kash Patel during his first joint session address to Congress, crediting him with restoring trust in a justice system he claimed had been "weaponised" against political opponents. In a sweeping and emotional joint address to Congress, Donald Trump touched on key policy victories, recognised American heroes, and took a victory lap of his …

U.S. Senate confirms Trump loyalist Kash Patel to head FBI
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1 month, 1 week ago

U.S. Senate confirms Trump loyalist Kash Patel to head FBI

Raw Story  

by Chris Lefkow The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed Kash Patel, a staunch loyalist who has threatened to go after President Donald Trump's political enemies, as director of the FBI, the country's top law enforcement agency. Democratic Senator Dick Durbin, in a Senate speech opposing Patel's nomination, said he is "dangerously, politically extreme" and has "repeatedly expressed his intention …

Kash Patel’s first warning as FBI chief: ‘We will hunt you down’
1 month, 1 week ago

Kash Patel’s first warning as FBI chief: ‘We will hunt you down’

Live Mint  

The Senate on Thursday confirmed Kash Patel, an Indian-origin FBI director. Kash Patel took his account on X and said, "The FBI has a storied legacy—from the “G-Men” to safeguarding our nation in the wake of 9/11. We will hunt you down in every corner of this planet.” On Thursday, Dan Scavino, Assistant to the President and White House Deputy …

Who is Kash Patel? Trump loyalist, first Indian origin American to become FBI chief - 10 things to know
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1 month, 1 week ago

Who is Kash Patel? Trump loyalist, first Indian origin American to become FBI chief - 10 things to know

Live Mint  

The Republican-dominated US Senate on Thursday confirmed Kash Patel, Indian-origin American and ‘ultimate Trump loyalist’, as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The former Republican House staffer had also worked in various high-ranking staff roles within the defense and intelligence communities for the previous Trump administration. Here are 10 things to know about Kashyap ‘Kash’ Patel: Patel was born …

Trump loyalist Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate despite deep Democratic doubts
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1 month, 1 week ago

Trump loyalist Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate despite deep Democratic doubts

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to confirm Kash Patel as director of the FBI, moving to place him atop the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency despite doubts from Democrats about his qualifications and concerns he will do Donald Trump's bidding and go after the Republican president's adversaries. A Trump loyalist who has fiercely criticized the agency he …

Who is Kash Patel? FBI director confirmed by Senate despite deep Democratic doubts
1 month, 1 week ago

Who is Kash Patel? FBI director confirmed by Senate despite deep Democratic doubts

The Hindu  

The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to confirm Kash Patel as director of the FBI, moving to place him atop the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency despite doubts from Democrats about his qualifications and concerns he will do Donald Trump's bidding and go after the Republican president's adversaries. “He wants to hold the FBI accountable to Congress, to the …

Kash Patel confirmed as FBI director after fears he will ‘carry out Trump’s bidding’
1 month, 1 week ago

Kash Patel confirmed as FBI director after fears he will ‘carry out Trump’s bidding’

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 The Senate has voted to confirm Kash Patel as President …

Trump loyalist Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate despite deep Democratic doubts
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1 month, 1 week ago

Trump loyalist Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate despite deep Democratic doubts

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to confirm Kash Patel as director of the FBI, moving to place him atop the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency despite doubts from Democrats about his qualifications and concerns he will do Donald Trump’s bidding and go after the Republican president’s adversaries. “He wants to hold the FBI accountable to Congress, …

Senate confirms Kash Patel, fierce critic of FBI, to head the bureau
1 month, 1 week ago

Senate confirms Kash Patel, fierce critic of FBI, to head the bureau

NPR  

Senate confirms Kash Patel, fierce critic of FBI, to head the bureau toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images The Republican-led Senate voted Thursday to confirm Kash Patel as the new FBI director despite questions about whether he has the qualifications and the temperament to lead the nation's most powerful law enforcement agency. Democrats warn of "red flags" On Thursday morning, Democrats …

Senate confirms Kash Patel as Trump’s FBI director
1 month, 1 week ago

Senate confirms Kash Patel as Trump’s FBI director

CNN  

CNN — The Senate voted on Thursday to confirm Kash Patel as FBI director, installing a staunch loyalist of President Donald Trump and conservative firebrand at the head of the nation’s top law enforcement agency. During his Senate confirmation hearing, Patel said there will be “no politicization” at the FBI and “no retributive actions” and accused Democrats of cherry-picking excerpts …

Kash Patel confirmed to lead the FBI, an agency he has vowed to purge of Trump's "deep state" foes
1 month, 1 week ago

Kash Patel confirmed to lead the FBI, an agency he has vowed to purge of Trump's "deep state" foes

Salon  

The Senate voted 51-49 Thursday to confirm Kash Patel, a former counterterrorism prosecutor and staunch defender of President Donald Trump, to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Republicans pressed ahead with the confirmation vote despite Democratic demands for an additional hearing to question Patel on an array of issues, including past threats to enact political retribution on Trump's enemies and …

Senate confirms Trump loyalist Kash Patel as FBI director despite deep Democratic doubts
1 month, 1 week ago

Senate confirms Trump loyalist Kash Patel as FBI director despite deep Democratic doubts

LA Times  

The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to confirm Kash Patel as FBI director, moving to place him atop the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency despite doubts from Democrats about his qualifications and concerns he will do President Trump’s bidding and go after the president’s adversaries. “He wants to hold the FBI accountable to Congress, to the president and, most …

Controversial Kash Patel moves closer to leading the FBI after clearing Senate hurdle
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Controversial Kash Patel moves closer to leading the FBI after clearing Senate hurdle

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 The Senate Judiciary Committee has voted along party lines to …

Kash Patel Clears Senate Committee, Heads To Senate Floor For Confirmation Vote
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kash Patel Clears Senate Committee, Heads To Senate Floor For Confirmation Vote

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — The Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to advance the nomination of Kash Patel to the full Senate, moving him one step closer to being confirmed as President Donald Trump’s next director of the FBI. Perhaps most alarmingly, Patel would bring to the FBI his “enemies list” of more than 50 current and former U.S. officials, …

What is Kash Patel’s ‘enemies list’ that has delayed his confirmation as FBI director?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

What is Kash Patel’s ‘enemies list’ that has delayed his confirmation as FBI director?

Firstpost  

Kashyap ‘Kash’ Patel, a former lawyer of Gujarati heritage, was picked by US President Donald Trump to lead the FBI because of his fierce loyalty to Trump and the MAGA movement. This row comes after the Democrats assailed Patel during his January 30 hearing for an ‘enemies list’ in his 2022 book “Government Gangsters: The Deep State, the Truth, and …

Democrats delay confirmation of Trump FBI nominee Kash Patel over 'enemies lists'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Democrats delay confirmation of Trump FBI nominee Kash Patel over 'enemies lists'

Firstpost  

President Trump’s FBI nominee Kash Patel’s committee approval hearing is now expected to take place next Thursday Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's choice to be director of the FBI, appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing, at the Capitol in Washington. AP File US Democrats on Thursday successfully delayed a key vote on Kash Patel’s nomination to …

Trump's pick to lead FBI facing anger over 'enemies lists'
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump's pick to lead FBI facing anger over 'enemies lists'

Raw Story  

U.S. President Donald Trump's pick to lead the nation's premier law enforcement agency faces a crucial test in his confirmation bid Thursday as senators decide whether to advance his nomination to the floor. Right wing former lawyer Kash Patel has a long history of promoting misinformation about election fraud and public health and published what Democrats say amounted to an …

Trump news: The key moment in Kash Patel’s FBI confirmation hearing.
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Trump news: The key moment in Kash Patel’s FBI confirmation hearing.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. On Steve Bannon’s podcast, Patel promised journalists who reported, correctly, that Joe Biden had won the 2020 election: “We’re going to come after you, whether it’s criminally or civilly.” And yet, despite the plentiful on-record examples of Patel saying …

Donald Trump's FBI pick Kash Patel denies 'enemies list,' vows reform
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Donald Trump's FBI pick Kash Patel denies 'enemies list,' vows reform

India Today  

WASHINGTON: Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, insisted to deeply skeptical Democrats on Thursday that he did not have an “enemies list” and that the bureau under his leadership would not seek retribution against the president’s adversaries or launch investigations for political purposes. It is what Mr. Patel actually said himself.” Patel defended defend himself by …

Trump’s FBI chief pick, Kash Patel, insists he has no ’enemies list’ and won’t seek retribution
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump’s FBI chief pick, Kash Patel, insists he has no ’enemies list’ and won’t seek retribution

The Hindu  

Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, insisted to deeply skeptical Democrats on Thursday that he did not have an “enemies list" and that the bureau under his leadership would not seek retribution against the President's adversaries or launch investigations for political purposes. It is what Mr. Patel actually said himself.” Mr. Patel defended defend himself by …

‘I am quoting his own words!’ Dem shouts down Patel over turning FBI into museum
1 month, 4 weeks ago

‘I am quoting his own words!’ Dem shouts down Patel over turning FBI into museum

Raw Story  

Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Thursday aggressively grilled Trump FBI director nominee Kash Patel about his past statements about shutting down the FBI's headquarters in Washington D.C. and turned into a museum. During Patel's confirmation hearing, Klobuchar expressed incredulity at the notion that someone who apparently has no respect for the work of the FBI should be put in charge of …

Trump’s FBI chief pick, Kash Patel, insists he has no ‘enemies list’ and won’t seek retribution
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Trump’s FBI chief pick, Kash Patel, insists he has no ‘enemies list’ and won’t seek retribution

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, insisted to deeply skeptical Democrats on Thursday that he did not have an “enemies list” and that the bureau under his leadership would not seek retribution against the president’s adversaries or launch investigations for political purposes. “I have no interest, no desire and will not, if confirmed, go …

Takeaways from the US Senate confirmation hearing for FBI pick Kash Patel
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Takeaways from the US Senate confirmation hearing for FBI pick Kash Patel

Al Jazeera  

Democrats push Patel to account for past statements calling for prosecution of journalists and dismantling of FBI headquarters. Kashyap “Kash” Patel, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation, has spent his first confirmation hearing before the United States Senate trying to dodge accusations that he would use the domestic security agency for political gain. Mr Patel’s …

Trump’s FBI chief pick, Kash Patel, insists he has no ‘enemies list’ and won’t seek retribution
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Trump’s FBI chief pick, Kash Patel, insists he has no ‘enemies list’ and won’t seek retribution

LA Times  

Kash Patel, President Trump’s choice to be FBI director, appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing on Thursday. Kash Patel, President Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, insisted to deeply skeptical Democrats on Thursday that he did not have an “enemies list” and that the bureau under his leadership would not seek retribution against the president’s adversaries …

People on Kash Patel’s so-called ‘enemies list’ taking drastic steps for protection before his potential FBI takeover
1 month, 4 weeks ago

People on Kash Patel’s so-called ‘enemies list’ taking drastic steps for protection before his potential FBI takeover

CNN  

Washington CNN — One of the people on Kash Patel’s list of “corrupt actors” from the “deep state” is taking the drastic step of moving their family before Patel’s potential confirmation to lead the FBI. Moving and taking precautions to keep our address anonymous will feel like a weight lifted.” The list in question appears as an appendix at the …

Kash Patel is asked to explain incendiary statements in FBI head confirmation hearing
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Kash Patel is asked to explain incendiary statements in FBI head confirmation hearing

NPR  

Kash Patel is asked to explain incendiary statements in FBI head confirmation hearing Kash Patel is a frequent critic of the FBI who has spread conspiracy theories. SACHA PFEIFFER, HOST: President Trump's nominee to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, has spent the past few years as a fierce critic of federal law enforcement. Patel's confirmation hearing was today on Capitol …

Conspiracy Theorist FBI Pick With An Enemies List Of Trump Critics Goes Before Senate
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Conspiracy Theorist FBI Pick With An Enemies List Of Trump Critics Goes Before Senate

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — A prolific conspiracy theorist who has embraced the QAnon cult and already has a 60-name enemies list of President Donald Trump’s critics goes before U.S. senators Thursday to determine whether he will take charge of the nation’s premier law enforcement agency. ”We’re going to come after the people in the media who lied about American …

Kash Patel’s podcast persona: Staunch Trump defender and fierce critic of the FBI he could soon lead
2 months ago

Kash Patel’s podcast persona: Staunch Trump defender and fierce critic of the FBI he could soon lead

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The FBI agents who searched Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate found boxes of classified documents in his office and storage room and retrieved sensitive government secrets about nuclear systems and weapons capabilities. Asked to respond to his comments, Patel spokeswoman Erica Knight said the nominee “looks forward to his upcoming hearing as an opportunity to highlight his extensive experience …

Kash Patel's FBI Nomination: A staunch Trump loyalist under fire for controversial views
2 months ago

Kash Patel's FBI Nomination: A staunch Trump loyalist under fire for controversial views

India Today  

WASHINGTON: The FBI agents who searched Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate found boxes of classified documents in his office and storage room and retrieved sensitive government secrets about nuclear systems and weapons capabilities. “When you’re president and you leave, you can take whatever you want,” Patel said, advancing an argument later adopted by Trump’s lawyers but dismissed as meritless by the …

Opinion: Trump's focus on retribution distracts from real domestic enemies
2 months ago

Opinion: Trump's focus on retribution distracts from real domestic enemies

LA Times  

Kash Patel, President Trump’s nominee for FBI director, arrives to speak during an inauguration event at Capital One Arena on Jan. 20. It is no secret why President Trump forced out FBI Director Christopher Wray, his first-term pick to be the nation’s chief law enforcement officer: Soon after the Jan. 6 insurrection, Wray told Congress that the Capitol siege was …

Exposed: NY Times shares 'false statements' Trump's FBI pick made to 'undercut' agency
2 months ago

Exposed: NY Times shares 'false statements' Trump's FBI pick made to 'undercut' agency

Raw Story  

MAGA loyalist Kash Patel, tapped to be President Donald Trump's FBI director, has "repeatedly undercut" the agency by pushing "false statements" about its work and practices in his books and podcast appearances, The New York Times reported on Thursday. For starters, Patel has repeatedly claimed the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election was triggered by the so-called "Steele …

You Should Worry About Kash Patel Running the FBI
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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

Kash Patel Threatens Legal Action Against Former Colleague
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Why Donald Trump pick Kash Patel might not get the FBI job
3 months, 3 weeks 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 picked Patel for FBI after some aides warned it could backfire
3 months, 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 months, 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 months, 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 …

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

US President Donald Trump nominates Indian American Kash Patel as FBI Director
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US President Donald Trump nominates Indian American Kash Patel as FBI Director

The Hindu  

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday nominated close confidante Kash Patel for the powerful position of Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, making him the highest-ranking Indian American in his incoming administration. Mr. Trump said Mr. Patel played a pivotal role in uncovering "the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax," standing as an advocate for truth, accountability, and the Constitution. The New …

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

Trump taps Kash Patel for FBI director, an ally who would aid in his effort to upend law enforcement
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3 months, 3 weeks 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, …

Who is Kash Patel, the Trump loyalist tapped to run the FBI?
3 months, 3 weeks 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 months, 3 weeks 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 …

'Daggonit': Bannon slip-up prompts premature celebration of Kash Patel as FBI director
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Who is Kash Patel? Know more about US President-elect Donald Trump’s likely pick for CIA chief
4 months, 3 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 …

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