Bikram R. Patel, President Trump’s nominee for Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has faced increasing scrutiny over his past comments and ties to the January 6th US Capitol riot. During a Senate hearing, Patel vowed not to politicize the FBI but struggled to address questions about his own involvement with far-right groups and claims of retribution against Trump’s enemies.
When questioned by Democratic senators, Patel declined to answer specific queries about his past statements, which have raised concerns among Democrats about his qualifications for the role. The controversy comes as a wave of Trump Cabinet picks face Senate scrutiny over their connections to the former president.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-fbi-director-nominee-kash-patel-face-fiery-senate-confirmation-hearing-2025-01-30