Kash Patel, Donald Trump and FBI

Trump’s FBI Pick Kash Patel Took Up to $5M in Stock From Chinese Ecommerce Giant Shein
Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director told senators he has no plans to divest his shares, which his financial disclosure form says were received in exchange for consulting services.
Kash Patel: Vote On Trump’s FBI Pick Delayed Amid Democratic Opposition—Here’s What To Know About Him
Patel is a controversial nominee, having long raged against the so-called Deep State and prioritized his loyalty to Trump.
Trump FBI Nominee Kash Patel Pocketed $25K From Filmmaker With Ties to Kremlin
According to financial disclosure documents, President Donald Trump’s nominee for the role of FBI director was paid $25,000 for his participation in a documentary produced by Global Tree Pictures, a Los Angeles-based company run by Igor Lopatonok,
How Kash Patel’s Charity Aided Trump, and Patel Himself
The nominee for F.B.I. director made his nonprofit into a publicity machine, selling his children’s book, his clothing brand and his image as Donald Trump’s ultimate loyalist.
Trump pick for FBI, Kash Patel, took $25k for role in Russia-linked anti-FBI film
Rachel Maddow explains how the disclosure forms for Kash Patel, Donald Trump's pick to lead the FBI, show at $25,000 payment from a Russia-linked filmmaker for Patel's participation in a pro-Russia propaganda film attacking the FBI.
Opinion
Congress should think twice about Kash Patel to lead the FBI
Although presidents generally deserve deference on their nominees, Patel has repeatedly shown himself unfit to direct the FBI. He appears eager to seek retribution against Preside
Kash Patel, Trump's pick for FBI director, made at least $2.6M in 2024
Kash Patel, President Trump's pick for FBI director, made at least $2.6 million in the past year from consulting and media deals, his latest financial disclosure shows.
Opinion
Kash Patel promoted violent Jan. 6 rioters. Now Trump wants him to run the FBI. | Opinion
President Donald Trump seems hellbent on changing the narrative around Jan. 6. Enter conspiracy theorist Kash Patel as FBI director.
Donald Trump’s FBI nominee Kash Patel under fire over Shein stake
Controversial official discloses stock in owner of Chinese fast-fashion retailer that has been accused of forced labour
Kash Patel's 'enemies list' delays FBI nomination: What's the controversy?
Senate Democrats have delayed Kash Patel's FBI nomination over concerns that his controversial "enemies list"—a roster of more than 60 individuals accused of being part of a deep state—signals a propensity to politicize the bureau.
Trump's FBI pick received payment from pro-Russian filmmaker – WP
FBI chief candidate Kash Patel received a payment from a company run by filmmaker Igor Lopatonok, who is linked to the Kremlin, according to The Washington Post. In 2024, Patel received a $25,000 payment from a film company owned by a Russian citizen who also holds US citizenship.
Kash Patel breaks with Trump on Jan. 6 clemency, defends record in Senate hearing
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said that since much of Kash Patel’s confirmation hearing so far has focused on President Donald ...
Kash Patel breaks with Trump on clemency for Jan. 6 violence against law enforcement
FBI director nominee Kash Patel broke with President Donald Trump over commuting sentences for Jan. 6, 2021 violence against ...
Kash Patel offered a massive gift from Trump's media company before his hearing
The man Donald Trump nominated to be FBI director was offered hundreds of thousands of dollars in stock from Trump Media.
Kash Patel’s $800,000 Trump Media Award Raises New Conflict Questions
Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation, received a stock award last week from ...
Kash Patel Under Scrutiny Over Payment From Russian-Owned Film Company
Kash Patel is widely considered one of Trump's most controversial nominees, given his criticism of the FBI's investigation ...