Trump chooses Kash Patel as FBI chief: revolution in the US justice system!

Trump chooses Kash Patel as FBI chief: revolution in the US justice system!

US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Kash Patel, a sharp critic of the FBI, as the future director of the Federal Police. Trump called Patel a "brilliant lawyer and investigator" who worked tirelessly on behalf of the American people in a post on his social media platform Truth Social. Patel has had a controversial career that includes serving on the House Intelligence Committee, which looked into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election. According to Trump, Patel played a key role in discrediting the FBI's investigation into the Russia affair, which complicated his relationship with the agency from the start, as well AP News reported.

Trump, who takes office on January 20, sees Patel's nomination as an opportunity to bring the FBI under his control. He expressed the desire for “drastic measures” to restructure the authority. Trump's long-standing distrust of the FBI is reflected in his decision to put Patel at the helm to combat "corruption" there. Patel is seen as a key player in Trump's efforts to reform government security agencies to exclude those he sees as opponents. Trump said Patel would end the "crime epidemic" in the US by cracking down on "criminal migrant gangs" and fighting drug trafficking.

Criticism and expectations of Patel's appointment

Patel's appointment could lead to a heated confirmation process in the Senate, as his past reputation and drastic ideas for transforming the agency could face resistance. Patel's nomination is not unexpected after Trump has tried in the past to question his loyalty to Wray, who took office in 2017. The current situation could also result in Wray's ouster, with Trump and Patel taking a radical line against anti-government media outlets and former FBI employees, which could further strain trust between the FBI and the public. US politics is facing crucial changes as Trump expands his power base.