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Lawmakers express doubt over Trump plan to replace FBI's Christopher Wray


Published on 2024-12-01 15:00:38 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle said the FBI director, who Trump appointed to the seat in 2017, should be allowed to serve out his 10-year term.

The article from The Washington Post, published on December 1, 2024, discusses the controversy surrounding Kash Patel, a former Trump administration official, who has been accused of improperly influencing FBI investigations. According to the report, Patel allegedly pressured FBI agents to investigate lawmakers and other individuals critical of former President Trump. This has raised concerns about the politicization of federal law enforcement agencies. The article details how Patel's actions came to light through whistleblower accounts and internal FBI communications, leading to calls for investigations by current lawmakers. It also explores the broader implications of such actions on the integrity of the FBI and the potential chilling effect on political dissent. The piece includes reactions from both sides of the political spectrum, with some defending Patel's actions as necessary oversight, while others decry it as an abuse of power.

Read the Full The Washington Post Article at:
[ https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/12/01/kash-patel-fbi-lawmakers/ ]
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