Patel said he would 'go after' journalists. Don't silence holding gov to account

To: Rep. Maloy, Sen. Lee, Sen. Romney

From: A verified voter in Salt Lake City, UT

January 3

Kash Patel's remarks about "coming after" journalists for their reporting raise serious concerns about his commitment to upholding constitutional protections for a free press. A threat to use law enforcement powers to retaliate against members of the media for critical coverage is antithetical to democratic values and the First Amendment. While Patel has attempted to walk back his inflammatory statements, his nomination to lead the FBI cannot be viewed as anything other than a direct attack on press freedoms that are fundamental to American society. Rather than pursuing retribution against journalists for perceived slights, any FBI director must zealously safeguard the role of a robust and independent media as a check against government overreach and corruption. Confirming Patel would undermine public trust in federal law enforcement and cast a chilling effect over vital watchdog reporting that keeps those in power accountable to the people. I urge you to vigorously oppose this nomination and uphold your sworn duty to protect the Constitution.

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