President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce ally to upend America's premier law enforcement agency.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-11-30 19:04:45">November 30, 2024 at 7:04 PM EST</time>

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce ally to upend America’s premier law enforcement agency.{ai:summary}<p>President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Kash Patel as the new FBI director, indicating a move to reshape the agency with a close ally. This nomination reflects Trump's ongoing efforts to influence federal law enforcement leadership. #politics</p>

Trump taps Kash Patel for FBI director, an ally who would aid in his effort to upend law enforcement

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