Sen. John Cornyn signaled Thursday that he’s confident Kash Patel will be confirmed as head of the FBI.

When asked by conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt if Mr. Patel will be confirmed, Mr. Cornyn, Texas Republican, said, “Yes, he will be.”

“People I know and who I trust speak well of him and I’m looking forward to meeting with him,” Mr. Cornyn said, adding that he’s working to schedule a face-to-face.

He said people he has “great respect for” have “highly recommended” Mr. Patel and that the FBI nominee has “vast experience.

Mr. Cornyn said he met with Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump’s second pick for attorney general, on Wednesday and that she also spoke “highly of [Patel].”

This comes as other Trump Cabinet and administration picks venture to Capitol Hill to talk with senators.

Mr. Patel served in the first Trump administration. He is an advocate of getting rid of the deep state and those in the government who have played a role in it.

• Mallory Wilson can be reached at mwilson@washingtontimes.com.