Reject Patel's partisan FBI nomination to uphold democratic norms

Kash Patel's public statements indicating he will weaponize the FBI against political opponents are extremely concerning and disqualifying. Appointing a partisan actor hellbent on abusing the bureau's immense powers to settle personal vendettas would represent an unprecedented erosion of its independence and a subversion of the democratic process. The FBI director must be above politics and singularly devoted to upholding the Constitution and rule of law without bias or malice towards any group. Patel's rhetoric reveals a willingness to violate this sacred public trust for personal gain and vengeance. Confirming such an overtly vindictive nominee would irrevocably tarnish the FBI's credibility and public standing. Safeguarding our democratic institutions demands his rejection.