Steve Marshall urges the U.S. Senate to confirm Kash Patel as FBI Director

December 12, 2024 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R joined 23 other states in urging the U.S. Senate to swiftly confirm President Trump's nominee, Kash Patel, as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

The Republican attorney generals argue that Patel is a proven leader who will restore integrity to the FBI. Patel served as National Security Advisor to the House Intelligence Committee, where he uncovered Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act abuse and shined a light on politically motivated abuses relating to President Trump. Patel also served as Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Defense, where he worked to take down terrorists in the ISIS caliphate, and helped secure the release of American hostages.

Former White House national security advisor Robert O'Brien wrote that Patel could be counted on "to get any job done, no matter how complex or difficult."

"I am convinced that Kash Patel will restore the people's trust in the FBI," said Marshall in a statement. "H