1. United States
2. Mich.
3. Letter

Oppose Kash Patel's Nomination and Protect the Integrity of the FBI I'm writing to urge you to oppose any attempt to confirm or appoint Kash Patel as the head of the FBI -- or to allow any recess appointments that would enable this. Kash Patel's history and public statements demonstrate that he poses a direct threat to the integrity of the FBI and our democracy. On Steve Bannon's podcast, Patel openly declared his intention to target political opponents and members of the media. His appointment would weaponize the FBI, turning it into a tool for enforcing loyalty, silencing dissent, and consolidating power through fear -- mimicking authoritarian tactics used by Russia's FSB. Furthermore, Trump's rhetoric of labeling opponents as "enemies from within" and threatening military and law enforcement action against them sets a dangerous precedent. Patel's appointment would cement these dangerous ideas into reality. My key concerns: Politicized Law Enforcement: Patel's stated goal to target "conspirators" within government and media mirrors authoritarian strategies to suppress dissent, not uphold justice. Erosion of Democracy: Allowing Patel to lead the FBI would pave the way for fabricated charges against political opponents, expanded surveillance, and the criminalization of dissent. National Security Risks: Patel's history raises serious concerns about his ability to protect sensitive intelligence. His involvement in Russian disinformation operations and his disregard for ethical norms make him unfit for a position of such critical national importance. Chilling Effect on Allies: Patel's potential misuse of intelligence could undermine U.S. alliances and endanger informants who work with our intelligence community. I urge you to: Oppose Kash Patel's Nomination: Publicly reject Patel's nomination to lead the FBI. His track record and public statements are clear warnings of how he would misuse his position. Block Recess Appointments: Vote against any motion to recess the Senate to prevent Patel from being installed through a recess appointment. Speak Out Against Authoritarianism: Take a stand against the broader effort to weaponize institutions like the FBI for political gain. Publicly condemn these dangerous moves and advocate for protecting democratic norms. Thank you for taking the time to listen to my concerns. It's critical that we safeguard our democratic institutions and prevent them from being used as tools of repression. I hope you will stand with your constituents and against authoritarian tactics. I look forward to hearing how you plan to address this urgent issue.