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Trump picks Kash Patel to head FBI


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Republican President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday said he wanted former National Security official and firebrand loyalist Kash Patel to lead the FBI, signaling an intent to drive out the bureau's current director,

The article from MSN discusses former President Donald Trump's consideration of Kash Patel, a former Trump administration official, to potentially lead the FBI if Trump were to win the 2024 presidential election. Patel, who has served in various roles including as a national security aide and chief of staff to the acting Defense Secretary, has been a controversial figure due to his involvement in contentious political events and his staunch loyalty to Trump. His potential appointment has raised concerns among some about the politicization of the FBI, given his history of promoting conspiracy theories and his aggressive stance against perceived political enemies. This move is seen as part of Trump's broader strategy to place loyalists in key positions to enact his agenda and possibly to pursue investigations against his political adversaries.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/trump-picks-kash-patel-to-head-fbi/ar-AA1v32Az ]

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