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Trump’s Picks for FBI Chief and National Intelligence Director Face Challenges

Dec 10, 2024
Guest
Garrett M. Graff
Guest
Josh Meyer
Garrett Graff, a journalist and historian known for his work on national security, joins Josh Meyer, a domestic security correspondent at USA Today. They dive into Trump's controversial nominations of Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence and Kash Patel as FBI chief. The discussion reveals concerns about Gabbard's ties to authoritarian regimes and Patel's intent to dismantle the FBI. They analyze the potential implications for U.S. national security and the broader challenges these nominees might face in confirmation.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Trump's Controversial Nominee Choices
01:31 • 13min
3
Controversial Nominations: Patel and Gabbard Amid GOP Support
14:17 • 4min
4
Concerns Over FBI and Intelligence Appointments
18:20 • 16min
5
Concerns Over Trump's National Security Picks
34:21 • 2min
6
Concerns Over Intelligence Appointments
36:09 • 16min
7
Political Dynamics of Nominee Confirmations for National Security
51:48 • 3min