Kash Patel confirmed and takes the helm as FBI director

[Social Media]

 

Kash Patel has officially been confirmed as the new director of the FBI, following a closely contested vote in the US Senate. Patel, a former prosecutor and vocal critic of the agency he now leads, was approved by a 51-49 margin. His nomination by President Donald Trump sparked fierce debate, with two Republican senators, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, joining all Democrats in opposition.  

 

Throughout the confirmation process, Patel sought to dispel concerns that he would use the FBI to settle political scores. Democrats had expressed fears that he would pursue retribution against Trump’s opponents, but Patel denied any such intentions. He also refuted allegations of keeping a list of "deep state" enemies and attempted to downplay past remarks in which he had referred to officials who investigated Trump as "criminal gangsters."  

 

Following his confirmation, Patel acknowledged his new role in a statement on X, writing, "I am honored to be confirmed as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. My mission as Director is clear: let good cops be cops - and rebuild trust in the FBI."  

 

His appointment comes at a time of significant upheaval within the agency. The Justice Department recently removed some top officials and demanded the names of agents involved in the investigation of the 2021 Capitol riot, an event that remains a point of contention in US politics.  

 

News of Patel's confirmation was met with enthusiasm at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), where Republicans gathered in Washington, DC. Florida Senator Rick Scott addressed the crowd from the CPAC stage, asking, "What do you think about Kash Patel?" The audience responded with loud applause, underscoring the widespread support for Patel among conservatives.  

 

To many Republicans, Patel represents a much-needed force for change within the FBI, an agency they believe has been weaponized against them. Trump and his allies have long accused the bureau of political bias, and Patel's appointment is seen as an opportunity to overhaul its leadership and direction.  

 

However, Democrats have painted Patel as an unqualified extremist who lacks the necessary experience for the role. His critics argue that he prioritizes loyalty to Trump over the independence required of an FBI director. Senator Martin Heinrich voiced his concerns on X, stating, "[Patel's] poor judgment and lack of experience make him wholly unqualified to keep Americans safe as our FBI Director. I voted no."  

 

Patel replaces Christopher Wray, who had been appointed by Trump in 2017. Wray resigned last month, just before Trump’s inauguration for his second term, following signals from the new administration that he would be removed from his position.  

 

As Patel assumes control of the FBI, his leadership is expected to bring significant changes to the agency. Whether his tenure will rebuild trust or deepen divisions remains to be seen.

 

Based on a report by BBC  2025-02-21

 

 

[frank83628]

Good news, well don't Patel. I guess someout there will be worrying... good

[Yellowtail]

Great news that! 

 

 

[frank83628]

I am looking forward to some follow ups to certain things now the shoe is on the other foot.

 

Reap what you sow

 

[Yellowtail]

What a lying, rude buffoon Schiff is. 

 

Kash to Bondi for the win! 

[JonnyF]

1 hour ago, Social Media said:

His nomination by President Donald Trump sparked fierce debate, with two Republican senators, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, joining all Democrats in opposition.  

 

But but but, I thought Trump was a Wacist? 😄

 

A great appointment. Squeaky bum time for the corrupt Dems (well, at least the ones that Biden didn't slyly and furtively give pre-emptive pardons to, after promising not to). 

 

Welcome back, America!!

 

 

[spidermike007]

Bad news for America, and very typical of Trump picking another highly unqualified, bottom of the barrel pick, but then again his primary qualification is fealty, so qualifications don't really matter to this goon. 

 

Jamie Raskin's statement kind of says it all. 

 

“Kash Patel’s unrepentant enthusiasm for violent J6 insurrectionists, his cartoon comic books about how ‘Hillary Queenton’ ‘spread lies’ to stop King Donald from becoming our King, and his comically evasive and petulant answers to Members of the Senate refusing to acknowledge plain facts about his own statements, now tell us everything we need to know. This political operative’s wavering commitment to the rule of law and spectacular disrespect for the truth disqualify him as a candidate to lead the nation’s premiere law enforcement organization. He is a dangerous and cartoonish choice for the job.

 

 

[Yellowtail]

2 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Bad news for America, and very typical of Trump picking another highly unqualified, bottom of the barrel pick, but then again his primary qualification is fealty, so qualifications don't really matter to this goon. 

 

 

The louder you howl, the better he looks. 

 

You are such a phony 

[spidermike007]

These kind of picks are wet dreams for our rivals like Russia and China, cannot believe the extent to which Trump is weakening the fabric of American society with his downward, highly incompetent, and horrific selections to head very important divisions of the government. Hegseth, Patel, Vance? Really Don? 

 

Donald Trump, weakening America every day of the week. Just wait. If you voted for in him you're in for a big surprise over the next year or two, and it won't be a pleasant one. 

 

 

[JimHuaHin]

Bye bye FBI.

[blaze master]

5 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

These kind of picks are wet dreams for our rivals like Russia and China, cannot believe the extent to which Trump is weakening the fabric of American society with his downward, highly incompetent, and horrific selections to head very important divisions of the government. Hegseth, Patel, Vance? Really Don? 

 

Donald Trump, weakening America every day of the week. Just wait. If you voted for in him you're in for a big surprise over the next year or two, and it won't be a pleasant one. 

 

 

What about tom homan ?

[Yellowtail]

6 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

These kind of picks are wet dreams for our rivals like Russia and China, cannot believe the extent to which Trump is weakening the fabric of American society with his downward, highly incompetent, and horrific selections to head very important divisions of the government. Hegseth, Patel, Vance? Really Don? 

 

Donald Trump, weakening America every day of the week. Just wait. If you voted for in him you're in for a big surprise over the next year or two, and it won't be a pleasant one. 

 

 

Howl louder lefty, louder!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Ahhhhoooooooooooooooo!                      

[Yellowtail]

6 minutes ago, JimHuaHin said:

Bye bye FBI.

Hello integrity 

[NickyLouie]

26 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

 

 

Donald Trump, weakening America every day of the week.

 

 

 

 

[frank83628]

2 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Bad news for America, and very typical of Trump picking another highly unqualified, bottom of the barrel pick, but then again his primary qualification is fealty, so qualifications don't really matter to this goon. 

 

Jamie Raskin's statement kind of says it all. 

 

“Kash Patel’s unrepentant enthusiasm for violent J6 insurrectionists, his cartoon comic books about how ‘Hillary Queenton’ ‘spread lies’ to stop King Donald from becoming our King, and his comically evasive and petulant answers to Members of the Senate refusing to acknowledge plain facts about his own statements, now tell us everything we need to know. This political operative’s wavering commitment to the rule of law and spectacular disrespect for the truth disqualify him as a candidate to lead the nation’s premiere law enforcement organization. He is a dangerous and cartoonish choice for the job.

 

 

And that is exactly why your team lost the election 

[frank83628]

2 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

These kind of picks are wet dreams for our rivals like Russia and China, cannot believe the extent to which Trump is weakening the fabric of American society with his downward, highly incompetent, and horrific selections to head very important divisions of the government. Hegseth, Patel, Vance? Really Don? 

 

Donald Trump, weakening America every day of the week. Just wait. If you voted for in him you're in for a big surprise over the next year or two, and it won't be a pleasant one. 

 

 

He already did 4yrs, his people still there.... 

[CallumWK]

2 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

He already did 4yrs, his people still there.... 

 

Wonder then why they went after him?

 

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

To many Republicans, Patel represents a much-needed force for change within the FBI, an agency they believe has been weaponized against them. Trump and his allies have long accused the bureau of political bias

 

[frank83628]

11 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

 

Wonder then why they went after him?

 

 

Not what is suppose to mean. I was referrng to this....

[CallumWK]

3 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

Not what is suppose to mean. I was referrng to this....

 

This thread is about the FBI, so do you deny that Trump's appointment has headed the agency in the last 8 years?

If not, explain why his own folks went against him.

[Yellowtail]

5 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

 

This thread is about the FBI, so do you deny that Trump's appointment has headed the agency in the last 4 years?

Chris Wray?

5 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

If not, explain why his own folks went against him.

What folks went against who? 

 

 

[frank83628]

13 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

 

This thread is about the FBI, so do you deny that Trump's appointment has headed the agency in the last 8 years?

If not, explain why his own folks went against him.

Dfaq are you on about? I was replying to spikemike where basically ssaid trumps supporters were going to realise they'd made a mistake in a year or so

[CallumWK]

23 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

Dfaq are you on about? I was replying to spikemike where basically ssaid trumps supporters were going to realise they'd made a mistake in a year or so

 

So deflecting and denying facts. A real MAGA supporter I reckon

[frank83628]

1 minute ago, CallumWK said:

 

So deflecting and denying facts. A real MAGA supporter I reckon

How can I deny something when I don't know what you are talking about?

I didn't engage you in conversation here, I was replying to another poster. Perhaps you have me confused with someone else.

[CallumWK]

Just now, frank83628 said:

How can I deny something when I don't know what you are talking about?

 

So you don't know that Trump's appointment headed the FBI since 2017?

And you didn't see this in the OP?

 

5 hours ago, Social Media said:

To many Republicans, Patel represents a much-needed force for change within the FBI, an agency they believe has been weaponized against them. Trump and his allies have long accused the bureau of political bias,

 

So why does Trump's own appointed FBI head, singles out republicans and Trump himself?

No need to answer, as it is obvious you have the IQ from a real MAGA head

[Yellowtail]

Just now, CallumWK said:

 

So you don't know that Trump's appointment headed the FBI since 2017?

And you didn't see this in the OP?

 

 

So why does Trump's own appointed FBI head, singles out republicans and Trump himself?

No need to answer, as it is obvious you have the IQ from a real MAGA head

Trump made a bad choice with Chris Wray. 

 

He's corrected that now, 

[Lacessit]

Expect the FBI to become totally ineffective in protecting Americans from organized criminals, as the same people are now in charge.

 

Trump has not forgotten or forgiven the FBI for having the temerity to raid Mar-a-Largo.

[Yellowtail]

25 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

Trump has not forgotten or forgiven the FBI for having the temerity to raid Mar-a-Largo.

Nor should he. It was a stain on our democracy. 

[frank83628]

1 hour ago, Lacessit said:

Expect the FBI to become totally ineffective in protecting Americans from organized criminals, as the same people are now in charge.

 

Trump has not forgotten or forgiven the FBI for having the temerity to raid Mar-a-Largo.

Something which was totally  uncalled for and was persona by Garlandl, it was leaked purposely to turn it into a media spectical, Biden had exactly the same sort of documents a got a tongue bath....well I for 1 hope that come back to bite them all in the ass, I am so glad Trump won, I laugh daily at you lot bitching and crying.

 

[frank83628]

1 hour ago, CallumWK said:

 

So you don't know that Trump's appointment headed the FBI since 2017?

And you didn't see this in the OP?

 

 

So why does Trump's own appointed FBI head, singles out republicans and Trump himself?

No need to answer, as it is obvious you have the IQ from a real MAGA head

That's better, you quoted the OP so now I can understand what you're on about.

Trump made a bad choice, same for John Bolton and Mike Pompao, and some other RINOS like Mitch the turtle, all swamp snakes chosen after bad advise.

[CallumWK]

8 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

That's better, you quoted the OP so now I can understand what you're on about.

Trump made a bad choice, same for John Bolton and Mike Pompao, and some other RINOS like Mitch the turtle, all swamp snakes chosen after bad advise.

 

He is well known for making bad choices, and he still continues with that.

Could that be because he is an idiot with a low IQ, who has no idea what he's doing?