Kash Patel has been confirmed as the director of the FBI in a narrow 51-49 vote, with two Republican senators dissenting. His appointment raises concerns among Democrats due to his loyalty to Trump and his previous statements about pursuing anti-Trump 'conspirators'. Patel plans significant changes at the FBI, wishing to refocus the bureau on traditional crime-fighting. However, this ambition is overshadowed by fears that he will act on political motives, particularly against those critical of Trump, amidst ongoing partisan tensions surrounding law enforcement and investigations into Trump.
"I cannot imagine a worse choice," Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., told colleagues before the 51-49 vote by the GOP-controlled Senate.
Patel raised alarm among Democrats for saying before he was nominated that he would "come after" anti-Trump "conspirators" in the federal government and the media.
Republicans angry over what they see as law enforcement bias against conservatives during the Democratic Biden administration... have rallied behind Patel as the right person for the job.
Mr. Patel wants to make the FBI accountable once again -- get back the reputation that the FBI has had historically for law enforcement.
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