The Senate has narrowly voted to confirm Kash Patel as as President Donald Trump's FBI director. The 51-49 vote Thursday puts the Trump loyalist atop the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency despite Democrats' doubts about his qualifications and concerns he'll do Trump’s bidding and go af

Summary

The Senate confirmed Kash Patel as FBI director in a narrow 51-49 vote, with two Republicans opposing.

A Trump loyalist, Patel has criticized the FBI and vowed to target anti-Trump “conspirators.” Democrats raised concerns over his qualifications, past statements, and potential politicization of the bureau.

The FBI faces internal turmoil, with leadership changes and Justice Department demands for agent records tied to the Jan. 6 investigation.

Patel denies involvement in potential firings but supports major FBI reforms, shifting focus from intelligence to traditional law enforcement.

  • Sanctus@lemmy.worldEnglish
    261·
    4 months ago

    Beyond infuriating. Fast tracking us to fascism by being cooperative. Rubes would have blocked every single fucken thing and whined about it loudly. Dems need to catch the fuck up. Feelings gotta get hurt, get dirty with the people spreading the dirt. None of ya’ll listened to Mr Shinoda.