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Amicus | Meet Kash Patel, Donald Trump’s New Roy Cohn

Dec 7, 2024
Joyce White Vance, a distinguished law professor and former U.S. attorney, joins the discussion on the alarming ramifications of Kash Patel potentially becoming FBI Director. They delve into Patel's controversial past, including his loyalty to Trump and authorship of the Nunes memo. The conversation highlights concerns about politicizing the Justice Department and threats to journalists. Vance emphasizes the need for courage in upholding democratic values amidst a climate of intimidation and power struggles.
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