Republican state attorneys general are backing Kash Patel to lead the FBI in the Trump administration, citing the need for a competent reformer to refocus the FBI on its core mission. FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation ahead of the Trump administration.
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Republican state attorneys general advocate for Kash Patel to lead the FBI
FBI Director Christopher Wray announces resignation ahead of the Trump administration
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Support for a competent reformer to lead the FBI
Calls for refocusing the FBI on its core mission
Urgency behind the Trump team's effort to get Patel confirmed