Trump sparks fears over retribution against media with Patel FBI pick
Kash Patel, Trump's pick to head the FBI, has parlayed his time serving in various national security roles in Trump's first administration to building a brand promoting pro-Trump conspiracy theories.
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5 developments- Dec 4, 2024Kash Patel, Trump's pick for FBI head, has connections with conspiracy theories
- Dec 6, 2024National Police Association backs Kash Patel, Trump’s pick for FBI director
- Dec 7, 2024Only left-leaning coverage:What DOJ Lawyers Know About Kash Patel
- Dec 10, 2024How Kash Patel became a useful idiot for Vladimir Putin
- Dec 11, 2024Trump sparks fears over retribution against media with Patel FBI pick
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