Indeed, President Biden’s nomination of Kash Patel for a top role in the Pentagon has sparked both awe and angst across the political spectrum.
As a former top aide to Representative Devin Nunes, a noted ally of President Trump, and an aggressive advocate for the former president’s political interests, Patel’s planned appointment has excited conservative Republicans. Supporters praise him for his role in uncovering what they argue were abuses at the origin of the FBI’s investigation into Trump’s ties to Russia. They believe that Patel could