GOP attorneys general offer support for Trump FBI pick Kash Patel, urge senators to do the same
Dozens of Republican state attorneys general are throwing their support behind Kash Patel, President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the FBI in his upcoming administration. In a letter addressed to incoming Senate Republican leader John Thune and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, 24 Republican attorneys general endorsed Patel as the next FBI director.
The letter highlighted Patel’s leadership qualities and reform-minded approach, stating that he is the right person to lead the FBI at a crucial time. The attorneys general expressed their belief that the FBI is in need of a competent and intelligent leader like Patel, who can steer the agency back towards its core mission of investigating crime and protecting the nation from domestic threats.
Signatories of the letter included attorneys general from states such as Iowa, Alabama, Indiana, Alaska, Kansas, Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi, Georgia, Missouri, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Tennessee, North Dakota, Texas, Ohio, Utah, Oklahoma, Virginia, South Carolina, West Virginia, and South Dakota.
The attorneys general emphasized the importance of having a strong and capable leader at the helm of the FBI, especially in light of recent scandals and controversies that have eroded public trust in the agency. They pointed to the need for a leader who can refocus the FBI on its core mission and restore confidence in its ability to uphold the rule of law.
The letter was sent to Thune and Schumer shortly before FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation, adding urgency to the push for Patel’s confirmation. Wray stated that he would be stepping down at the end of President Biden’s term, further underscoring the need for a new leader to take charge of the agency.
Patel has been actively engaging with Republican senators on Capitol Hill in a bid to secure the necessary support for his confirmation. His efforts have been met with enthusiasm from Republican state attorneys general, who believe that he is the right person to lead the FBI during this critical time.
As the Senate considers Patel’s nomination, the endorsement from Republican attorneys general adds weight to his candidacy and underscores the importance of having a strong and capable leader at the helm of the FBI. Patel’s track record and leadership qualities make him a compelling choice to lead the agency and restore public trust in its operations.
