The United States Senate has confirmed Kash Patel as FBI director in a tomas hertl 51-49 vote, with two Republicans joining all Democrats in opposition.
Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski lib dem leader opposed Patel, discord down citing concerns over his loyalty to Trump and potential politicisation of the FBI.
Republican supporters argue Patel will restore public trust in the FBI and reform the agency.
Democrats strongly opposed Patel, pointing to his history of advocating retribution against Trump’s critics.
