Senate Pushback on Trump's FBI Nominee Kash Patel
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Donald Trump's nomination of Kash Patel, a conspiracy theorist and critic of the FBI, as the new FBI director is facing significant opposition in the Senate. Patel, known for his "deep state" rhetoric and threats to dismantle the FBI, has sparked a contentious debate among politicians. While some Republican senators support Patel, others, including Mike Rounds, express concerns about his confirmation. The nomination is part of Trump's broader controversial appointments, including Charles Kushner as ambassador to France and Chad Chronister to lead the DEA.
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