US President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Kash Patel, received $25,000 from a film company run by pro-Kremlin filmmaker Igor Lopatonok. The payment was made after Patel participated in a documentary about Trump that aired on Tucker Carlson’s online network.
Patel and Lopatonok have partnered on several projects advancing pro-Russian narratives, including a documentary series that portrayed Patel and other figures from Trump’s first term as victims of a conspiracy. This has raised concerns over Patel’s apparent support for Russia amid the ongoing war against Ukraine.
Lopatonok holds US-Russian dual citizenship and has produced numerous films criticizing the EuroMaidan Revolution and appearing on red carpets with pro-Russian oligarch Viktor Medvedchuk, who was detained by Ukrainian authorities in 2022.
If confirmed as FBI director, Patel would be one of the top officials in Trump’s administration, a position that has raised concerns due to his perceived close ties to Russia and loyalty to Trump.
Source: https://kyivindependent.com/trumps-pick-for-fbi-chief-took-money-from-russian-propagandist-wp-reports