What Next | Daily News and Analysis Even Trump Loyalists Are Scared Of Kash Patel
10 snips
Dec 5, 2024 Elaina Plott Calabro, a Staff writer at The Atlantic known for her profile on Kash Patel, dives into the controversial rise of Patel within Trump's inner circle. They discuss Patel’s journey from public defender to a potential FBI director, highlighting the mixed reactions of loyalty he elicits. The conversation unveils his children’s book portraying Trump as a hero and examines the implications of Patel’s nomination against the backdrop of current political tensions. What does this mean for the FBI and Trump's legacy?
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Patel's Book
- Kash Patel's children's book, "The Plot Against the King," portrays Trump as a king and Patel as a wizard.
- The book surprisingly sold very well, indicating a receptive audience for its portrayal of Trump.
Exceptional Devotion
- Elaina Plott Calabro describes Kash Patel as exceptionally devoted to Trump.
- Even Trump loyalists distrusted Patel, with Trump being the sole exception.
Courtroom Performance
- Patel excelled as a performer in court but lacked the diligence for in-depth legal work.
- Colleagues noted his courtroom charm but also his disinterest in detailed analysis.
