Senator Lindsey Graham has publicly endorsed Kash Patel as President Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI Director, emphasizing Patel’s key role in uncovering what Graham calls the “Russia hoax.” Graham stated that Patel was instrumental in exposing the flaws and political motivations behind the FBI’s investigation into alleged Trump-Russia collusion during the 2016 election.
Patel, who previously served as senior counsel on the House Intelligence Committee under then-Chairman Devin Nunes, played a crucial role in investigating government surveillance abuses. His work contributed to revealing that the Steele dossier—funded by the Clinton campaign and the Democratic National Committee—was used as a basis for FBI surveillance of former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page. This dossier, later discredited, contained unverified claims about Trump.
Graham argues that Patel’s leadership would help restore integrity to the FBI by addressing past misconduct. His nomination comes amid calls for major reforms within the agency. Patel’s supporters see him as a necessary figure to ensure accountability, while critics raise concerns about potential politicization of the FBI.
Graham’s endorsement signals strong Republican backing for Patel, setting the stage for a contentious confirmation process.
