Kash-ing In: Senate Confirms Kash Patel As New FBI Director

Despite a lengthy opposition from Democrats and even a few RINO's, Kash Patel is the new FBI Director.

Patel, the pick of president Donald Trump, was finally confirmed in the Senate by a vote of 51-49. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski joined 47 Democrats in voting no.

President Trump told reporters earlier this month that he intends to fire "some" of the FBI personnel involved in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riots, characterizing the agents' actions as "corrupt," even as he stopped short of providing any additional details as to how he reached that conclusion.

"We had some corrupt agents," Trump told reporters, adding that "those people are gone, or they will be gone— and it will be done quickly, and very surgically."

As for Kash Patel, he says the weaponization of the FBI will stop.

"There will be no politicization at the FBI," Patel told lawmakers during his confirmation hearing. "There will be no retributive action." The position of FBI Director is a 10-year term.

Texas Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after Kash Patel was confirmed as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI):

“Kash Patel is a patriot who exemplifies the American dream. He understands that the rule of law is what makes America an exceptional nation, which is a stark contrast from what we saw over the last four years under Joe Biden. I’m confident he will reestablish trust in the bureau as FBI Director, and I was proud to support his nomination.”