1. United States
2. Mich.
3. Letter

Kash Patel is an unfit and dangerous choice to lead the FBI. He has virtually no relevant experience for such a critical role, as highlighted by former Attorney General William Barr's objection to his potential appointment in the previous administration. Furthermore, Patel has demonstrated a deeply concerning bias against the FBI itself, characterizing it as a "tool of surveillance and suppression" and part of the "Deep State." Installing someone with such hostility towards the institution he would lead poses an existential threat to the bureau's integrity and independence. Patel's extreme loyalty to former President Trump and his expressed intent to target journalists and investigators raise alarming red flags about his ability to uphold the rule of law impartially. His conflicts of interest, including financial ties to Trump's entities, further undermine confidence in his potential leadership. Confirmation of this nomination would severely compromise the FBI's apolitical standing and public trust. I urge you to fulfill your constitutional duty by rejecting Kash Patel's nomination to serve as FBI director. The nation's premier law enforcement agency demands principled, qualified leadership dedicated to justice rather than political vendettas. Patel's confirmation would gravely threaten democratic norms and the FBI's credibility. His nomination represents an unacceptable politicization of federal law enforcement that must be firmly rejected.