Trump Picks Kash Patel for FBI Director; Grassley Expresses No Confidence in Wray

Dec 9, 2024, 03:14 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Kash Patel as the next FBI Director, signaling a significant shift in the leadership of the agency. The nomination has garnered support from several Republican senators, including Ted Cruz, who described Patel as a 'very strong nominee,' and Joni Ernst, who stated that Patel 'shares my passion for shaking up federal agencies.' Senator Chuck Grassley expressed a vote of no confidence in current FBI Director Christopher Wray, stating that Wray has allowed the bureau to become politicized. Patel met with Senators John Cornyn and Joni Ernst, with Cornyn expressing confidence that Patel 'will be confirmed.' Devin Nunes, former Chair of the House Intelligence Committee, voiced support for Patel, highlighting his role in exposing the 'Russia hoax.' Patel, a former federal prosecutor and public defender, is expected to bring transparency and reform to the FBI, promising to release documents such as the 'Epstein dossiers.' He received a standing ovation at a TPUSA Mar-a-Lago dinner, reflecting widespread support among conservatives. The National Police Association and other conservative figures have endorsed Patel's nomination. The nomination is seen as a move to restore credibility to the FBI and address concerns about its politicization under Wray's leadership.