Fox's first appearance: Dozens of Republican state attorneys general are backing Kash Patel, President-elect Trump's choice to lead the FBI in his next administration.
In a letter to incoming Senate Republican Leader John Thune (R.S.D.), who currently serves as Senate Minority Leader, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D.Y.), 24 Republican Attorneys General Patel He was nominated to be the next FBI director.
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Republican state attorneys general have expressed support for Kash Patel to lead the FBI. (Reuters)
“Kash Patel is the leader the Federal Bureau of Investigation needs. The FBI has long been a beacon of hard-working, outstanding agents whose leadership has betrayed brave men and women and even our country. The FBI needs a smart, capable agent.'' Mr. Patel, a talented and reformist leader, is the right man for the job,'' the letter of support said.
The signees include Iowa's Brenna Byrd, Alabama's Steve Marshall, Indiana's Todd Rokita, Alaska's Treg Taylor, Kansas' Kris Kobach, Arkansas' Tim Griffin and Louisiana's Liz Murrill, Ashley Moody of Florida, Lynn Fitch of Mississippi, Andrew T. Bailey of Georgia, Missouri, Raul R. Labrador of Idaho, and Austin of Montana. Knudsen, Mike Hilgers of Nebraska, Jonathan Scrumetti of Tennessee, Drew Wrigley of North Dakota, Ken Paxton of Texas, Dave Yost of Ohio State, Sean D. Reyes of Utah, Oklahoma State Gentner Drummond of Virginia, Jason S. Miyares of Virginia, Alan Wilson of South Carolina, Patrick Morrissey of West State and Marty Jackley of Virginia and South Dakota.
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“As attorneys general of our respective states who are familiar with the work of the Department of Justice, we are familiar with past candidates for positions in the U.S. Department of Justice, as well as those of our colleagues who have been candidates.'' I have been considering the nomination.” “And we take the rule of law seriously. Many of us are also the chief law enforcement officers of our states. And we all do everything necessary to ensure justice is done.” We will work with the federal government and the FBI as appropriate. It's important to us that the FBI is run properly, and it's important to us who runs the FBI. ”
Neither Thune nor Schumer immediately provided comment to Fox News Digital.
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State officials said: “The American public has a crisis of confidence in the FBI's leadership. Years of scandals, including a baseless investigation into President Trump, have undermined the public's trust in the FBI. Rather than focusing on investigating crimes and threats within the United States, the FBI appears to be trusting the FBI, which is oddly focused on investigating President Trump. It's time for leaders to refocus the FBI on its core mission. ”
The letter was sent to Thune and Schumer a little more than an hour before FBI Director Christopher Wray announced he would resign ahead of the Trump administration.
“After several weeks of careful consideration, I have decided that the right thing for the department is to serve until the end of this administration in January and then resign,” Wray said at City Hall in Washington, D.C. In my view, this strengthens our values and principles while remaining focused on our mission, the essential work we do on behalf of the American people every day. It's very important to how we behave at work. “
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FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies during a Senate hearing in Washington, DC on June 4, 2024 (Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
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The Trump campaign's efforts to secure Patel's confirmation have become even more tense due to her choice to step down at the end of President Biden's term.
Patel has been touring the Capitol and meeting with Republican senators to drum up needed support.
