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Summary

Kash Patel, Donald Trump's nominee for FBI director, has sparked fears of retribution among current and former DOJ, FBI, and intelligence officials.

Known for pushing "deep state" conspiracy theories and naming adversaries in his memoir, Patel may target Trump critics like Liz Cheney if confirmed.

Critics argue Patel lacks managerial experience and could weaponize the FBI, while supporters say he'll end politically motivated investigations.

Concerns include potential mass FBI retirements and prolonged federal probes. Patel’s nomination underscores Trump’s pledge to seek vengeance on perceived enemies.

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 15 hours ago

“The Deep state is continuing to weaponize the power of the state against internal dissidents,” Patel wrote. “They are the ones who covered up their own crimes. … They are the criminals.”

It's always projection with these people.

[–] [email protected] 30 points 19 hours ago

Back in the day, the fact that Nixon kept an 'enemies list' was headline news and a major scandal.

Now it's something Trump boasts about

[–] [email protected] 26 points 19 hours ago

Dude is straight-up insane. Like make-me-wish-I-used-the-word-less-my-whole-life, actually insane.

Nothing good can come from his appointment.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 7 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago) (2 children)

Patel may target Trump critics like Liz Cheney if confirmed.

I am not at all concerned if that creature makes his list. I’m more worried about everyone else that he would go after

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 hours ago

It's very dangerous even if it's someone you don't happen to like.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

"I don't care if he's undermining democracy, as long as I don't like the person."

You sound just like Trump supporters.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 hours ago

I don’t really care if the GOP eats itself.

You sound like you don’t know who Liz Cheney is

[–] [email protected] 2 points 14 hours ago