Bolton Calls Out U.S. Senators

John Bolton, former National Security Advisor to President Trump, is sounding the alarm about the possibility of Kash Patel becoming the next FBI Director. Bolton warns that if Senate Republicans confirm Patel for the position, they risk making a historic mistake that could severely damage their legacy.

Patel, a loyal supporter of President Trump, has expressed controversial views, such as calling for the closure of the FBI’s Washington headquarters and the removal of the agency’s top leadership. Despite these radical positions, Patel is gaining traction among Senate Republicans and appears to be on the path to confirmation.

However, Bolton, who worked closely with Patel during Trump’s first term, argues that Patel is fundamentally unsuited for the role of leading the FBI. While Bolton admits that he did not initially recognize the full extent of Patel’s potential danger, he now believes there is enough evidence to show that Patel’s loyalty to Trump outweighs his commitment to the Constitution and the rule of law.

Bolton highlights Patel’s tendency to prioritize personal loyalty over his professional responsibilities. He claims that during his time on the National Security Council (NSC), Patel was more focused on gaining the president’s favor than on executing his duties effectively. This mindset, according to Bolton, would be disastrous at the FBI, where impartiality and adherence to the Constitution are essential.

Furthermore, Bolton references troubling incidents during Patel’s career that raise serious concerns about his integrity. For example, Patel was involved in a hostage-rescue operation in 2020, where his actions allegedly endangered the mission due to misinformation he provided. Bolton also notes that former officials in the Trump administration have criticized Patel for fabricating operational details and misleading others, including making false claims about intelligence matters.

For Bolton, the issue is clear: Patel’s blind loyalty to Trump, combined with a lack of qualifications and a history of questionable actions, makes him an unfit candidate to head the FBI. Bolton argues that Republican senators must consider the long-term implications of confirming Patel. If they do, they risk not only empowering someone who could undermine the integrity of the nation’s top law enforcement agency but also tarnishing the GOP’s reputation in history.