THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent

Trump’s Alarming New FBI Pick Already Has MAGA in an Unhinged Frenzy

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Dec 2, 2024
Michael Sozan, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress and expert on American politics, joins the discussion on Trump's alarming appointment of Kash Patel as FBI director. They delve into the potential for a politicized justice system driven by personal vendettas. Sozan highlights how Patel's loyalty to Trump poses a serious threat to traditional checks on power. The conversation raises critical questions about the erosion of civil liberties and the dangerous implications for law enforcement in an era of retribution.
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INSIGHT

Loyalty Over Qualifications

  • Trump's FBI director pick, Kash Patel, is considered a loyalist.
  • This choice suggests Trump prioritizes loyalty over qualifications, raising concerns about potential abuses of power.
INSIGHT

Loyalty vs. Law

  • Trump's loyalty-based appointments prioritize personal interests over law and Constitution.
  • Patel's selection, despite questionable qualifications, reinforces this pattern.
ANECDOTE

Patel's Extreme Views

  • Even Trump appointees like Bill Barr and Gina Haspel rejected working with Kash Patel.
  • They considered Patel too extreme, highlighting his controversial nature.
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