Kash Patel

2024 - 12 - 1

Trump's New FBI Chief: Kash Patel, Saviour or Saboteur?

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Donald Trump shakes up the FBI with Kash Patel, the 'Deep State' crusader! But is he the hero we need or a villain in disguise?

Donald Trump is making quite the splash as he enters his new term as President by appointing none other than loyalist Kash Patel to head the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Patel, known for his role in the Trump administration and his bold assertions regarding the existence of a 'Deep State', is poised to lead an agency that has felt the wrath of Trump’s criticism for years. With promises of radical transformation in the air, Patel's appointment is nothing short of a blockbuster announcement, igniting discussions across the political spectrum. Are we witnessing the dawn of a new era for the FBI, or could this be a ticket to chaos?

Having authored books like "Government Gangsters", Patel’s views align tightly with Trump’s belief in redirecting law enforcement's powers to eliminate perceived threats—especially ones stemming from within the very agencies like the FBI. Though some celebrate this bold choice, critics express grave concern about Patel’s commitment to purging ranks of anyone who doesn’t align with Trump’s ideology. Is he the guy to finally bring to heel a wayward agency, or is he just upping the ante on the ongoing political drama that’s become the hallmark of contemporary American governance?

Adding another twist to this narrative, Trump has chosen Chad Chronister, a Florida sheriff, to take the reins of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Talk about stacking the deck! With loyalties at an all-time high and a clear signal being sent through these appointments, the questions looms—what will this mean for drug enforcement strategies and national security? Will the DEA take a more hardline approach under Chronister, or will Patel’s influence stymie efforts to balance law enforcement and civil liberties? Only time will tell how this political chess game unfolds.

In the end, Kash Patel’s appointment could signify a shift not only within the FBI but also for how federal agencies function under the scrutiny of a president with such a unique vision for law enforcement's role in America. Interestingly, while the tension continues to be palpable, Patel's vocal advocate for transparency in government surveillance will have many watching closely. Will his first order of business be reform—or a revenge narrative inherited from Trump’s campaign trail promises? Only the future knows—and oh boy, will we be there to watch it all unfold.

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Donald Trump picks Kash Patel for FBI and Chad Chronister to DEA (BBC News)

The president-elect also chooses a Florida sheriff to lead drug enforcement, and gives Ivanka's father-in-law a role.

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Trump picks loyalist Kash Patel to run FBI (The Guardian)

President-elect Donald Trump wants the author of the book 'Government Gangsters' to bring the FBI 'to heel'

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Trump picks longtime ally Kash Patel to replace current FBI director (NPR)

The president-elect plans to replace current FBI Director Christopher Wray with Patel, a close ally of the president-elect and former national security aide ...

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Trump names loyalist Kash Patel as FBI director to help with effort to ... (PBS NewsHour)

The selection is in keeping with Trump's view that the government's law enforcement and intelligence agencies require a radical transformation and his ...

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Trump intends to name former aide Kash Patel as FBI director (CBS News)

To do so, current FBI Director Chris Wray would have to voluntarily vacate the position or be fired by President-elect Trump.

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Trump Picks Kash Patel To Run FBI—And Here's Why Critics Are ... (Forbes)

Topline. Donald Trump's choice to run the FBI is Kash Patel, an ally who has long railed against the so-called Deep State and vowed to punish Trump's enemies— ...

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Trump picks hardline 'deep state' critic Kash Patel as new FBI head (Financial Times)

The loyalist would replace Christopher Wray at agency the ex-president has strongly criticised.

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What to know about Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead the FBI (ABC News)

Patel has for years been a loyal ally to Trump, finding common cause over their shared skepticism of government surveillance and the “deep state” — a pejorative ...

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Trump picks former National Security official Kash Patel to head FBI (RNZ)

Patel has previously called for stripping the FBI of its intelligence-gathering role and purging its ranks of any employee who refuses to support Trump's ...

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'Deep state' critic Kash Patel nominated by Donald Trump to head ... (ABC News)

The incoming president has picked a long-term ally who has previously pledged to "shut down" the US federal intelligence agency.

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'Deep State corruption' in the sights of Trump's FBI director pick Kash ... (Sky News)

Donald Trump promised retribution on the campaign trail and his nomination of ultra-loyalist Kash Patel to FBI director is a surefire sign that he plans to ...

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Donald Trump taps loyalist Kash Patel as FBI head (The Canberra Times)

US President-elect Donald Trump says he wants former National Security official and firebrand loyalist Kash Patel to lead the FBI, signalling his intent to ...

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Donald Trump taps loyalist Kash Patel as FBI head (The North West Star)

US President-elect Donald Trump says he wants former National Security official and firebrand loyalist Kash Patel to lead the FBI, signalling his intent to ...

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President-elect Donald Trump picks Kash Patel to lead FBI (The Australian Financial Review)

Patel has been a vocal supporter of Donald Trump for years and has said he would upend the FBI and radically reshape its mission.

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Trump picks anti-'deep state' crusader Kash Patel to lead FBI (Aljazeera.com)

Patel has vowed to downsize the top intelligence body and pursue 'conspirators' in the government and media.

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Trump says he'll nominate Kash Patel as FBI director to remake the ... (KAIT)

That length of time is ...

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Who is Kash Patel, the Trump loyalist tapped to run the FBI? (Aljazeera.com)

Appointment of a loyal aide to the FBI post could end long-running tradition of keeping presidents at arm's length.

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What to know about Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead the FBI ... (The Colorado Sun)

Former FBI Director James Comey, who was fired by Trump in May 2017, memorably recoiled when Trump asked him during a private dinner to pledge his loyalty to ...

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What to know about Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead the FBI (WHYY)

Patel has called for radical changes at the FBI and was a critic of the bureau's work as it investigated ties between Russia and Donald Trump's 2016 ...

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A dangerous and unqualified choice for the FBI (The Washington Post)

Senators must do their constitutional duty once again by rejecting Trump's nomination of loyalist Kash Patel.

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Conspiracy theorist Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead FBI, faces ... (The Guardian)

It is already clear that confirming Patel through the US Senate is likely to be less than plain sailing. Mike Rounds, a Republican senator from South Dakota, ...

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Trump's decision to tap Kash Patel for FBI director sends ... (CBS News)

Democrats and some former Trump officials criticized President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he wants Kash Patel to be FBI director.

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Donald Trump appoints loyalist Kash Patel as head of the FBI (Sky News Australia)

US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed the former national security official and loyalist Kash Patel as the head of the FBI. Mr Patel has previously ...

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Meet Kashyap 'Kash' Patel, Trump's Nomination for FBI Director (TIME)

Kash is a brilliant lawyer, investigator, and 'America First' fighter who has spent his career exposing corruption," Trump said.

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What happens next after Trump chooses FBI critic Kash Patel to ... (PBS NewsHour)

Patel is likely to face deep skepticism during his confirmation hearings over his stated plans to rid the government of “conspirators” against Trump, ...

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Trump nominates former aide Kash Patel to head FBI (Voice of America)

Donald Trump's nomination of Kash Patel, a loyalist of the U.S. president-elect, to be director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation has added to the list ...

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