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'Agent of transformation': GOP senators praise Donald Trump's FBI director pick, Kash Patel


Published on 2024-12-09 18:00:48 - USA Today
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  • Kash Patel is an agent of transformation. He'll do a great job,' Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, told USA Today.

The article from USA Today discusses former President Donald Trump's consideration of Kash Patel for the role of FBI Director if Trump were to win the 2024 presidential election. Patel, who previously served in various roles under Trump, including as chief of staff to the acting Defense Secretary, has been floated as a potential candidate to replace current FBI Director Christopher Wray. Senate Republicans have mixed reactions to this possibility. Some, like Sen. Lindsey Graham, express skepticism about Patel's suitability for the role due to his lack of law enforcement experience, while others like Sen. Ron Johnson see him as a loyalist who could help "clean house" at the FBI. The article highlights the ongoing tension between Trump and the FBI, stemming from investigations into his campaign's ties to Russia and other controversies, suggesting that Trump's choice for FBI Director would likely reflect his desire for loyalty and a potential overhaul of the agency.

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