Senator Amy Klobuchar opposes rushing through the confirmation of President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for FBI director, Kash Patel, despite recent terror attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas, citing the functionality of the FBI and the need for thorough vetting of nominees.
Key Points
FBI is currently functional and investigating recent terror attacks
Importance of advising and consenting on national security nominees
Concerns about potential conflicts of interest with billionaire nominees
Pros
Thorough vetting of nominees for important security positions
Support for defending the Constitution of the United States
Cons
Opposition to rushing through the confirmation process despite recent terror attacks