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Senator Bill Hagerty Backs Kash Patel to 'Take FBI Apart'; Chris Murphy Opposes Nomination

Dec 1, 2024, 02:31 PM

Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee has announced his support for Kash Patel's nomination as FBI Director, stating that Patel represents the kind of change needed in the agency. Hagerty highlighted Patel's experience in national security and the Department of Justice, emphasizing his willingness to uncover the wrongs of the FBI. "There are serious problems at the FBI. The American public knows it. They expect to see sweeping change—and Kash Patel is just the type of person to do it," Hagerty said. He expressed that Patel is capable of turning around agencies that have become "completely corrupted" and looks forward to seeing him "take the FBI apart." Meanwhile, Democratic Senator Chris Murphy has expressed opposition to Patel's confirmation and intends to organize against it.