Senate Majority Leader John Thune cautiously backs Kash Patel for FBI director amid scrutiny.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) expressed cautious support for Kash Patel's nomination as FBI director, emphasizing the Senate's role in the approval process. Thune highlighted the need for swift confirmation due to national security concerns, but did not explicitly commit to endorsing Patel. Patel is a controversial choice due to his outspoken criticism of political opponents and his ties to former President Trump.

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