1. United States
2. Wash.
3. Letter

The nomination of Kash Patel to lead the FBI represents an existential threat to American democracy and rule of law. His well-documented ties to conspiracy theorists and efforts to overturn the 2020 election demonstrate a willingness to abuse power for personal and political gain. Installing Patel would transform the FBI into a partisan enforcer targeting perceived enemies rather than upholding justice impartially. This erosion of democratic checks and balances paves the way for an authoritarian regime antithetical to American values. I urge you to resolutely oppose Patel's confirmation using all available means. Protecting our institutions from such an unqualified and dangerous nominee is a patriotic imperative to safeguard the future of the republic.