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Trump says he'll nominate Kash Patel as FBI director to remake the agency. Here's what happens next


Published on 2024-12-01 14:30:55 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • President-elect Donald Trump's stunning announcement that he will nominate Kash Patel as FBI director sets the stage for a fresh round of turbulence at a law enforcement agency tasked with protecting

The article from The Washington Post discusses the implications of Donald Trump's potential second term, focusing on his plans to overhaul the FBI and other intelligence agencies. Trump has expressed intentions to appoint loyalists like Kash Patel to key positions, aiming to purge what he perceives as a "deep state" within these institutions. This move is part of a broader strategy to ensure loyalty and control over the agencies, potentially undermining their independence and traditional checks and balances. The article highlights concerns from former officials and experts about the politicization of intelligence and law enforcement, suggesting that such changes could lead to misuse of power, erosion of public trust, and significant operational disruptions within these agencies. It also touches on the legal and ethical challenges that could arise from these proposed changes, questioning the future of American governance and national security under such a transformation.

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[ https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/12/01/trump-fbi-kash-patel-what-happens-next/b5c42992-afa1-11ef-b98c-b3bed6509e98_story.html ]
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