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What will be the reaction of former FBI agents to Kash Patel's nomination by January 31, 2025?
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Texas•Ken Paxton•Rudy Giuliani•Tommy Tuberville•Steve Bannon•Kash Patel•FBI•Trump•Patel•FBI Hoover Building•Daniel Brunner•The Hill•CNN
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Trump Reportedly Plans to Nominate Kash Patel for FBI Director, Sparking Endorsements and Warnings
Nov 18, 2024, 04:36 PM
Several prominent figures, including Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Rudy Giuliani, Senator Tommy Tuberville, and Steve Bannon, have endorsed Kash Patel for the position of FBI Director. Steve Bannon reported that President-elect Trump plans to nominate Patel for the role, though he later corrected this announcement. Supporters highlight Patel's experience and commitment to reform, with Patel himself stating he would "shut down the FBI Hoover Building on day one and reopen the next day as a museum of the deep state." However, former FBI agents, such as Daniel Brunner, have voiced concerns, warning that Patel's appointment could cause "massive damage" to the agency's integrity. Media outlets including The Hill and CNN have echoed these warnings, citing Patel's perceived loyalty to Trump as a potential risk. The news has sparked significant debate over the future leadership of the FBI.
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