Washington, Dec 1, 2024 (AFP) - Trump announces loyalist Kash Patel as choice to lead FBI

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US President-elect Donald Trump aims to make loyalist Kash Patel the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, he said on Saturday, in a move that would mean replacing the agency's current leader. The incoming president announced the former advisor and Pentagon official, who is known for his views blasting the so-called government "deep state," as his choice for the post on his Truth Social network. Hard-liner Republicans have for yea......

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