Trump loyalist Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate despite deep Democratic doubts
A Trump loyalist who has fiercely criticised the agency, Kash Patel will inherit an FBI gripped by turmoil
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Kash Patel as the new FBI director with a narrow 51-49 vote, despite significant Democratic opposition regarding his qualifications and potential bias due to his close ties to former President Donald Trump. Two Republican senators, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, joined all Democrats in opposing Patel's nomination, citing concerns over his lack of managerial experience and previous criticisms of the FBI. Patel, a former counterterrorism prosecutor and chief of staff to the defense secretary, takes charge amid internal turmoil within the agency, including recent dismissals of senior officials and heightened scrutiny over investigations related to the January 6 Capitol riot. While Republicans support Patel as a necessary reformer to address perceived biases within the FBI, Democrats warn that his leadership could compromise the agency's independence and integrity.
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