Democratic Sen. John Fetterman recently disclosed that Kash Patel, Donald Trump's nominee for FBI director, assured him that he does not intend to target the president-elect's political adversaries. Fetterman revealed that he had a private meeting with Patel, during which he was convinced that Patel has no plans to use the FBI for such purposes.
In his book 'Government Gangsters: The Deep State, the Truth, and the Battle for Our Democracy,' Patel advocated for a thorough overhaul of the Justice Department, alleging that it has unfairly singled out Republicans and their supporters. He expressed a commitment to confronting what he refers to as the 'deep state,' a group he defines as comprising elected officials, journalists, prominent figures in Big Tech, and members of the unelected bureaucracy.
Patel's stance on the Justice Department and his pledge to challenge the 'deep state' have raised concerns and sparked discussions about the potential direction of the FBI under his leadership. However, Fetterman's statement following his meeting with Patel suggests that the senator believes Patel will not pursue a course of targeting political opponents.
