“DEEPLY UNQUALIFIED” KASH PATEL TO FACE QUESTIONS ABOUT HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE DURING CONFIRMATION HEARING
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
JANUARY 29, 2025
PRESS CONTACT:
Sarah Harris, [email protected]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tomorrow, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold its hearing on Donald Trump’s FBI Director nominee, Kash Patel.
Stand Up America’s Managing Director of Policy and Political Affairs, Brett Edkins, issued the following statement ahead of the hearing:
“Kash Patel has no business leading the FBI. Unlike previous FBI Directors, Kash Patel has no senior law enforcement experience, has never held a Senate-confirmed position, and is widely regarded as unfit for the role—even by Trump’s former Attorney General Bill Barr and CIA Director Gina Haspel.
“Patel has vowed to use the FBI to target his perceived political enemies — including members of Congress, journalists, and law enforcement officials who have committed no crimes. Instead of focusing on protecting Americans and upholding the rule of law, Patel would abuse the FBI’s power to settle Trump’s political scores.
“Americans would simply be less safe with Patel at the helm of the FBI. If the Senate confirms someone like Patel, it will send an unmistakable message that qualifications, experience, judgment, and integrity no longer matter in our nation’s top law enforcement officials. That’s unacceptable. Senators must oppose his confirmation.”
Stand Up America’s grassroots community has rallied against Kash Patel’s nomination to lead the FBI. In just two weeks, Stand Up America members have driven over 55,000 emails and over 5,000 calls to Senate offices, urging lawmakers to reject Patel’s confirmation.
To speak with a representative at Stand Up America about our work opposing the Patel nomination, please reach out to [email protected].
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