Top GOP senators criticize FBI and call for reforms following New Orleans terrorist attack. Calls for consequences for law enforcement failures. Trump's nominee to lead FBI, Kash Patel, highlighted. FBI initially did not label the attack as terrorism but later launched a terrorism investigation allegedly connected to ISIS.
Key Points
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Sen. Bill Cassidy criticize FBI for failures
Calls for leadership changes and consequences for law enforcement failures
Trump's nominee Kash Patel is seen as understanding the FBI's mission
Initial mislabeling of the New Orleans attack by the FBI
Pros
Highlighting the need for reforms in law enforcement agencies
Addressing the lack of trust in the FBI
Calling for consequences for failures in preventing terrorist attacks
Cons
Initial mischaracterization of the New Orleans attack by the FBI