Trump nominates Kash Patel to lead FBI
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President-elect Trump intends to nominate Kash Patel as the new head of the FBI. Patel, a controversial figure and Trump ally, has previously called for mass firings at the FBI and DOJ and accused a "deep state" of undermining Trump’s first term.

Trump praised Patel as a "brilliant lawyer" who fought against what he called the "Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax." This nomination suggests Trump plans to fire current FBI Director Christopher Wray before his term ends in 2027.

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