Politics and Government Politics and Government
Mon, December 2, 2024
[ 04:30 PM ] - Brian Stokes
Rahm Emanuel on China, tariffs, and the 2024 election
[ 04:30 PM ] - Brian Stokes
Following Hunter Biden pardon, prosecutors push back against criticism of case
[ 04:01 PM ] - Brian Stokes
Yes, a president can pardon someone for crimes they haven't actually been charged with
[ 04:01 PM ] - Brian Stokes
What happens if the French government falls?
[ 04:01 PM ] - Brian Stokes
McLean County Board swears in newest members, names chair and vice chair
[ 04:00 PM ] - Brian Stokes
New Summerfield manager talks new hires, growth and pickleball
[ 04:00 PM ] - Brian Stokes
Ireland set for another coalition Government as General Election counting continues
[ 04:00 PM ] - Brian Stokes
Inside/Outside: Debating politics and the 2024 city council election
[ 03:31 PM ] - Brian Stokes
Chris Wormald appointed UK Cabinet Secretary
[ 03:31 PM ] - Brian Stokes
Seven ways the Government is trying to make us richer - and if they will work
[ 03:30 PM ] - Brian Stokes
Longport administrator and former police chief Scott Porter dies
[ 03:30 PM ] - Brian Stokes
Albanese government gets an 'F' from voters on housing, wages
[ 03:30 PM ] - Brian Stokes
Politics latest: 'Catastrophic' new year in store .. to budget tax rises, says prominent Labour backer
[ 03:00 PM ] - Brian Stokes
David Prosser, who served as Wisconsin Assembly speaker and as a state Supreme Court justice, dies
[ 03:00 PM ] - Brian Stokes
Toby Perkins visits popular Chesterfield pub to d .. dustry challenges and impact of Government budget
[ 02:30 PM ] - Brian Stokes
Donald Trump ally makes brash warning about Putin, Ukraine and the US
[ 02:30 PM ] - Brian Stokes
John Bolton Compares Kash Patel to Stalin's Secre .. Chief and Urges Senate to Unanimously Reject Him
[ 02:30 PM ] - Brian Stokes
Politics latest: Starmer warned new year will be 'catastrophic' thanks to budget tax rises
[ 02:00 PM ] - Brian Stokes
4th explosive night between pro-Russians and pro-EU in Georgia
[ 02:00 PM ] - Brian Stokes
Starmer meets mother of British Hamas captive and .. vows no Gaza ceasefire without return of hostages
[ 01:30 PM ] - Brian Stokes
Oil and gas lobby asks government to underwrite f .. fuel exploration, minister 'considering options'
[ 01:00 PM ] - Brian Stokes
Biden 'devasted and outraged' to learn of death of US-Israeli hostage Omer Neutra on October 7
[ 01:00 PM ] - Brian Stokes
Some Democrats are frustrated over Joe Biden reversing course and pardoning his son Hunter
[ 12:30 PM ] - Brian Stokes
What led to Syria's 13-year civil war, and why has fighting surged again?
[ 12:30 PM ] - Brian Stokes
ODM MP claims Ruto's manifesto resembles Azimio's .. no need for opposition: "Nangoja kitu ya kupinga"
[ 12:30 PM ] - Brian Stokes
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Sloopys - Capitol Letter's Ohio political awards
[ 12:01 PM ] - Brian Stokes
SACP to contest 2026 local government elections alone, South Africans think they're doomed to fail
[ 12:01 PM ] - Brian Stokes
What will Trump's mass deportations look like?
[ 12:00 PM ] - Brian Stokes
Schumer urges Thune to preserve Senate's 'advice and consent' role on Trump nominees
[ 12:00 PM ] - Brian Stokes
Trump's FBI Pick Marks Clear "Authoritarian Takeover," Expert Warns

Trump's FBI Pick Marks Clear "Authoritarian Takeover," Expert Warns


Published on 2024-12-02 12:00:49 - Brian Stokes, N@N
  Print publication without navigation

  • On Saturday, Trump nominated Patel, a former chief of staff at the U.S. Defense Department, to replace the FBI's current director, Christopher Wray, who still has more than two years left in his 10-year term. Trump appointed Wray in 2017 after unceremoniously firing James Comey.

The article from The New Republic discusses Donald Trump's recent comments and actions that suggest an authoritarian approach to governance, particularly focusing on his interactions with the FBI and his former aide, Kash Patel. Trump has publicly stated that if re-elected, he would appoint Patel to a high-ranking position within the FBI, aiming to use the agency to target his political adversaries. This move is part of a broader pattern where Trump has expressed intentions to weaponize federal agencies against his enemies, as evidenced by his previous statements about investigating President Joe Biden and others. The article highlights concerns over Trump's apparent desire to dismantle the independence of the FBI and other institutions, transforming them into tools for political retribution. It also notes the dangerous implications of such actions, drawing parallels to authoritarian regimes where law enforcement is used to suppress opposition.

Read the Full New Republic Article at:
[ https://newrepublic.com/post/188905/donald-trump-fbi-kash-patel-authoritarian ]
Contributing Sources