US Senate narrowly confirms Kash Patel as next FBI director
www.theguardian.com
Key Trump ally, who aligns with US president on range of issues, wins confirmation in 51-49 Senate vote

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/25846438

Summary

The U.S. Senate confirmed Kash Patel as FBI director in a 51-49 vote on Thursday.

His nomination, marked by controversy over his loyalty to Trump, raises concerns about the bureau’s independence.

Patel, a former public defender turned prosecutor and top aide in the Trump administration, declined to rule out politically motivated investigations, particularly against Trump’s opponents.

His confirmation follows his contentious role in the Trump classified documents case and reflects his alignment with a unitary executive model.

  • @[email protected]English
    11•2 days ago

    what a fucking joke

    I’m far more pissed off at the Democrats who have done nothing and are all out of ideas than I am at the Republicans who pretty clearly said they were going to do this.