Kash Patel's Rise Amidst FBI Controversies and GOP Support
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Kash Patel, a staunch Trump loyalist, has been nominated by Donald Trump to replace Christopher Wray as FBI Director, despite Wray having three years left in his term. Patel previously sued Wray and other DOJ officials, claiming a violation of his Fourth Amendment rights over a subpoena for his email data, but the case was dismissed. Patel is known for his controversial role in the Trump administration, including his involvement in the Nunes memo and his unwavering defense of Trump, which includes dismissing the January 6 events as a non-coup.
- Meet the New FBI Boss. He Sued the Old Boss. And Got Laughed Out of Court Rolling Stone
- ‘Someone who sees enemies everywhere’: How Kash Patel’s years as a government lawyer fueled his disdain for Washington elites CNN
- Patel’s Warm Senate Welcome Reflects the G.O.P.’s Turn Against the F.B.I. The New York Times
- Spotlight on Kash Patel Gets Brighter After Wray’s FBI Resignation The Wall Street Journal
- Why Kash Patel might fail a background check from the organization Trump wants him to lead MSNBC
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