Kash Patel's Rise to Power

Kash Patel experienced a rapid ascent within the political landscape, transitioning from a civil servant to a pivotal figure in the Trump administration. After serving as a prosecutor with the Department of Justice, he aligned himself with Devin Nunes, who led the counter-investigation into the Mueller report regarding Russian interference. By strategically positioning himself, Patel quickly became the Deputy at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and later the Chief of Staff to the Acting Secretary of Defense. His ability to navigate these roles and build connections in Washington is highlighted through the insights gathered from over 40 associates, who initially viewed him as competent and charming, yet politically neutral during his early career, contrary to the persona he later embraced as a staunch Trump supporter.