Elon Musk throws his weight behind Kash Patel’s FBI nomination as Democrats push back
Elon Musk has stepped into the heated battle over Kash Patel’s nomination as FBI Director, voicing strong support for Donald Trump’s controversial pick. In a bold move on X (formerly Twitter), Musk wrote, “Confirm Kash now,” amplifying the growing tensions surrounding Patel’s potential leadership of the nation’s top law enforcement agency. His post quoted a viral tweet that claimed FBI agents were threatening to quit if Patel were confirmed, warning that his appointment could cause “massive damage” to the agency.
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Committee Vote Stalled Amid Democratic Outcry
The Senate Judiciary Committee was set to vote on advancing Patel’s nomination Thursday, but Democrats successfully delayed the process, citing a lack of critical disclosures from the nominee. Under committee rules, the delay lasts one week, but it’s unlikely to change the ultimate outcome, given the Republican majority’s strong support for Patel.
Democratic senators Sheldon Whitehouse, Cory Booker, and Adam Schiff penned a letter to committee chairman Sen. Chuck Grassley, arguing that Patel’s refusal to discuss his grand jury testimony regarding Donald Trump’s classified documents case raised serious concerns. They accused Patel of hiding information, pointing to his use of the Fifth Amendment before a grand jury as a red flag. “Until Mr. Patel discloses the substance of his testimony, we must assume he has something to hide,” they wrote.
