Trump Nominates Kash Patel as FBI Director, Proposing Radical Overhaul and Controversial ‘Deep State’ Museum
WASHINGTON — In a move that is likely to ignite a contentious Senate confirmation battle, President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate Kash Patel, a staunch supporter from his previous administration, as the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. If confirmed, Patel would succeed Christopher Wray before the end of his 10-year term, which is intended to end in 2027. Patel, who leveraged his roles within the Trump administration including as …