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Trump Praises Kash Patel

On Monday, former President Donald Trump expressed strong support for his nominee to head the FBI, Kash Patel, calling him “the one guy” capable of restoring integrity to the beleaguered agency. Trump, who has long criticized the FBI for its perceived bias and overreach, praised Patel’s ability to “make the FBI great again,” a promise to return the agency to its rightful role in law enforcement.

The former president didn’t mince words about the FBI’s recent actions, calling the agency “very corrupt” and pointing to its weaponization against political opponents, specifically citing how the FBI’s actions may have inadvertently helped him win the presidency. “I think I was doing well anyway, but they might’ve got me elected. But you know what? We need pristine, beautiful, perfect law enforcement,” Trump said, doubling down on his belief that the FBI must be fixed.

Patel, who recently underwent a confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is one of Trump’s most controversial picks. The hearing saw Democrats raising concerns about Patel’s past remarks and his loyalty to the former president. However, despite pushback from some establishment figures, Patel appears to be on a clearer path to confirmation than some other high-profile Trump nominees.

While the FBI has faced significant criticism for its role in the investigations into the Mar-a-Lago documents and the January 6th Capitol riots, Trump remains adamant that Patel is the right man to lead the overhaul. The Trump administration already made significant changes within the agency, removing individuals involved in investigations against him.

Trump reiterated his belief that the FBI has been a “very corrupt institution” and expressed sympathy for others who have been unfairly targeted by the agency. “I was able to beat it, but other people have been treated horribly,” he said.

As the FBI and DOJ continue to deal with public scrutiny, Trump expressed confidence that Patel would restore both agencies to their former glory. “With Kash at the helm, we can make it better than it ever was,” he said. For conservatives, Patel’s leadership could represent a crucial step toward restoring justice and ensuring that federal agencies operate free from political bias.