FBI head Kash Patel prioritizing eradicating Chinese influence on US soil
FBI Director Kash Patel is taking a strong stance against China’s influence on American farmlands, viewing it as both a food supply and national security concern. Patel’s proactive approach to addressing Chinese ownership of American land, especially farmland near sensitive sites, is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to confront the Chinese Communist Party’s presence in the United States. This initiative has garnered support from Republican lawmakers and conservative allies who see CCP-connected land ownership as a direct threat to national security and critical infrastructure.
According to Patel’s advisor Erica Knight, eradicating CCP interference and infiltration in the United States is a top priority for the FBI director. Patel’s background in counterterrorism and intelligence positions him well to lead the bureau in combating CCP infiltration and safeguarding America’s national security.
In a recent statement to lawmakers, Patel highlighted the shift in focus by adversaries like China, Russia, and Iran to the U.S. northern border following the resolution of the southern border crisis. This underscores the importance of addressing Chinese influence on American farmlands as a key national security issue.
President Donald Trump has also acknowledged the issue of Chinese-owned farmland, stating that it has been a concern for years. The administration is actively looking into ways to address this issue and prevent further Chinese acquisition of American agricultural land.
Legislators on Capitol Hill have already taken steps to address Chinese ownership of farmland. Senator Mike Rounds introduced the PASS Act, which aims to restrict entities from “covered countries” like China from purchasing agricultural land near military bases or other sensitive sites. Additionally, the Not One More Inch or Acre Act, led by Senators Tom Cotton, Kevin Cramer, and Katie Britt, seeks to sell off land owned or influenced by the Chinese Communist Party that poses a national security risk.
Overall, FBI Director Kash Patel’s efforts to tackle Chinese influence on American farmlands demonstrate a commitment to protecting the country’s food supply and national security. By addressing CCP infiltration and ownership of U.S. land, Patel and his team are working to safeguard America’s interests and prevent potential threats posed by foreign adversaries.
