Jake Sullivan, President Joe Biden’s national security adviser, refrained from commenting on President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to appoint loyalist Kash Patel as FBI director. Sullivan emphasized the importance of maintaining the FBI director position free from political influence.
Sullivan highlighted the Biden administration's commitment to the bipartisan tradition of keeping the FBI director role insulated from political pressures. He commended Christopher Wray, the current FBI director, for his effective performance in the position.
