
In his recent address to the House Judiciary Committee, Kash Patel emphasized his commitment to approving investigations based on factual grounds. Patel, who is being considered for the position of FBI director, stated that he would uphold the agency's core mission of conducting thorough investigations with a constitutional and factual basis.
Patel made it clear that he would not overstep his authority by making prosecutorial decisions, as that responsibility lies with the Department of Justice and the attorney general. He stressed the importance of maintaining the integrity of the FBI's investigative processes.