Whoa! Kashyap “Kash” Patel has officially been confirmed to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) by the skin of his teeth, with a confirmation vote of 51-49 on Thursday. Despite Democrats desperately attempting to block his nomination, they have failed. Justice is coming.
The former federal prosecutor and prior Trump administration intelligence official was not only up against the Democrats, but against members of the GOP who crossed party lines to vote with Democrats against him. They included Republican Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski. They’re RINOs anyway.
Patel was selected by President Donald Trump to lead the FBI, and was described by the billionaire as a “brilliant lawyer, investigator, and ‘America First’ fighter who has spent his career exposing corruption, defending Justice, and protecting the American People.”
“He played a pivotal role in uncovering the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax, standing as an advocate for truth, accountability, and the Constitution,” Trump wrote on Truth Social when he nominated him for the position. “Kash did an incredible job during my First Term, where he served as Chief of Staff at the Department of Defense, Deputy Director of National Intelligence, and Senior Director for Counterterrorism at the National Security Council. Kash has also tried over 60 jury trials.”