On Friday, the National Police Association officially announced it’s support of President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for FBI director, Kash Patel, heaping a ton of praise on his record of being “transparency” and “accountability,” which the organizations says makes him the right man to head up the federal law enforcement agency. The NPA, which is a non-profit group, currently represents over 240,000 police officers in the country.
Fox News revealed that a statement from the NPA praised Patel for his rather successful and distinguished career as both a former federal prosecutor and legal liaison with the Joint Special Operations Command. Let’s also not forget how much the deep state hates the guy. That in and of itself is an endorsement.
“The law enforcement community knows that effective leadership at the FBI is essential for building public trust and enhancing coordination across all levels of policing,” the group’s statement read. “Kash Patel’s proven record of leadership, expertise in counterterrorism and intelligence, and ability to navigate complex legal and operational challenges make him the ideal candidate to restore faith in the FBI’s mission and ensure it remains a steadfast ally to our nation’s police forces.
“We are confident that under his stewardship, the FBI will thrive in its vital mission to protect and serve the American people,” the statement continued.
Patel served in the president-elect’s first administration as both his deputy assistant and senior director for counterterrorism. This dude has all the experience necessary to restore the FBI to its former glory. And that includes giving the bureau a much needed enema. Hence why the deep state can’t stand him. They know the jig is up if Patel gets confirmed by the Senate.
Trump announced earlier this month that he plans to fire FBI Director Christopher Wray and nominate Patel as his replacement. Wray could also voluntarily vacate the position on his own before Trump’s inauguration, though he has not yet said whether he plans to do so.
“This FBI will end the growing crime epidemic in America, dismantle the migrant criminal gangs, and stop the evil scourge of human and drug trafficking across the Border,” Trump went on to say in a post published on his social media platform, Truth Social, announcing his plans to nominate Patel.
Still, replacing a sitting FBI director is a controversial move. FBI directors are appointed to 10-year terms, allowing them, in theory, to operate without political pressure and interference from a sitting president. Trump also selected Wray during his first term as president to replace former FBI Director James Comey, whom he fired less than four years into his tenure. Trump praised Wray at the time as a “fierce guardian of the law and model of integrity.” Patel’s nomination has also sparked criticism from some circles, who have cited his earlier vows to prosecute journalists and career officials at the Justice Department and FBI that he sees as being part of the “deep state.”
The report concluded by saying, “Patel’s nomination has also sparked criticism from some circles, who have cited his earlier vows to prosecute journalists and career officials at the Justice Department and FBI that he sees as being part of the ‘deep state.’ Those fears were not shared by the NPA, however. In their statement, the group said Patel’s appointment would mark a “pivotal moment for law enforcement and public safety across the United States.”