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Kash Patel Considered for CIA Director as FBI's Wray Prepares for Possible Exit

Nov 12, 2024, 12:43 AM

Kash Patel, a former Defense Department official and fierce Trump ally, has emerged as a top contender for the position of CIA Director in the incoming Trump administration. Patel, who has expressed intentions to dismantle what he refers to as the 'Deep State,' is also being considered for other significant national security roles, including the head of the FBI, where current Director Christopher Wray is preparing for a possible forced exit. Patel's potential appointment is seen as part of a broader effort to reshape the intelligence community, with plans to implement a 24/7 declassification office to release files on JFK, 9/11, and the Jeffrey Epstein case. President-elect Donald Trump has not officially decided on Patel's role, but discussions are ongoing.