1. United States
2. Ky.
3. Letter

Kash Patel's nomination to lead the FBI raises serious concerns about the agency's ability to carry out its mission objectively and free from political interference. As a fervent Trump loyalist, Patel has openly called for radically overhauling the FBI, undermining its independence, and targeting those involved in investigating the former president. His rhetoric about "hunting down" journalists and weaponizing the bureau against Trump's perceived enemies is an affront to democratic principles. Furthermore, Patel lacks any meaningful law enforcement experience and has shown a blatant disregard for the truth, being labeled "not a credible witness" by a federal court regarding his statements about deploying troops on January 6th. Appointing such a polarizing and unqualified figure would severely erode public trust in the FBI and open the door to abuses of power for partisan gain. The director of the nation's premier law enforcement agency must be someone of unimpeachable integrity who respects the rule of law and can insulate the FBI from undue political influence. Kash Patel clearly does not meet that threshold. His confirmation would deal a devastating blow to the Justice Department's credibility and independence, undermining its ability to uphold the law fairly for all Americans. I urge you to reject this misguided nomination and protect the FBI's critical role in safeguarding our democratic institutions.