What certain critics might denounce as vengeance is, in truth, justice that’s been a long time coming. Kash Patel offers a potent mix of experience, skill, and an unwavering commitment to reality—qualities that naturally make him a danger to the entrenched political class.
The FBI once enjoyed widespread trust, but that confidence has plummeted over the years, particularly in the last four, and it’s not hard to see why. Favorability polls for the agency are at a century now. The weaponization of the agency has been its downfall.
The nation is at a crossroads. Those who refuse to support genuine change are as much blame as those who openly resist it. The FBI has morphed into a political entity while presenting the false appearance of a law enforcement body. Sure, they’ve had their share of successes in the past, but their recent activities, especially the trampling of the rights of the people, have been glaring. A thorough overhaul is well past due.
Why, oh why, can’t the GOP muster the same unity as the Democrats? Thune needs to step up, turn up the heat, and keep it there. We might see the desperately needed reforms if he can pull that off.