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Kash Patel Embraces the Limelight

April 20, 2025 at 10:49 am EDT By Taegan Goddard Leave a Comment

New York Times: “Mr. Patel seems to relish his new status as director, cutting a highly visible path while running the most important law enforcement agency in the nation. His embrace of the spotlight appears to be a break from the recent past. Previous directors did the job with little fanfare, deflecting any attention that might detract from the work of the bureau.”

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