CNN Political Briefing

Trump’s ‘Unprecedented’ Pick to Head the FBI

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President-elect Donald Trump wants to replace the current FBI director with firebrand Kash Patel—a fierce Trump loyalist who promises to root out the “deep state” and make radical changes to the agency. CNN National Security Reporter Zachary Cohen joins CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes to break down this controversial pick and what it reveals about Trump’s approach to his second term. They share what they’re hearing about Patel from sources in law enforcement and Trump’s inner circle. Plus, they discuss Trump’s distrust of the FBI and what makes this an unprecedented pick.

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