Kash Patel has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump as the next FBI Director, following Christopher Wray's dismissal. Patel's previous roles include chief of staff to the Department of Defense during Trump's first term. The nomination has sparked a range of reactions, with some viewing it as a move to overhaul the FBI, while others express concerns over his qualifications and potential intentions regarding controversial topics like the release of the Epstein client list.