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Ex-FBI officials worry that Kash Patel as director may wield unlimited power
Trump’s pick, who has gained key support, could open investigations unilaterally or influence background checks
Former FBI officials have warned that Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next FBI director, Kash Patel, could have limitless power at the bureau as they confront the likelihood that he will be confirmed next year after locking down support from key Republicans and the current director’s intention to resign.
The alarm has come as Patel, who has called for shutting down FBI headquarters and drafted what critics call an ‘enemies list’ of Patel’s opponents, appears set to have his nomination supported unanimously by Republicans on the Senate judiciary committee.
The problem with Patel leading the FBI in the second Trump administration is that typical checks on the power of the FBI director would almost certainly be gone, according to former FBI assistant director Frank Figliuzzi and other former officials familiar with the matter.
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Ex-FBI officials worry that Kash Patel as director may wield unlimited power
Trump’s pick, who has gained key support, could open investigations unilaterally or influence background checkswww.theguardian.com
The Deep State in a panic is a sight to behold. "Cry 'Havoc!', and let slip the Grand Juries of Justice."