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Sen. Cornyn Confident Kash Patel Will Become Next FBI Director

Cornyn said he expects Patel will secure Senate confirmation, highlighting his investigative and leadership experience.
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Sen. Cornyn Confident Kash Patel Will Become Next FBI Director
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) accompanied by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on May 1, 2024. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
Tom Ozimek
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Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) expressed confidence Thursday that Kash Patel will clear the Senate confirmation hurdle and become the next FBI director after being nominated for the role by President-elect Donald Trump.

Cornyn was asked by conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt on Dec. 5 if he believes Patel will be confirmed by the Senate to lead the FBI.
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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