If anyone thought that the Gaetz nomination for AG brought out the fire in the Democrats, try Kash Patel for FBI. Gaetz bowed out over allegations, Kash may not be as easy to dispatch. Though with all the time he spent with Steve Bannon and his War Room radio programs, there is a wealth of attack material to be found.
There is the issue of Christopher Wray who has two years left on his ten year term. He will not go gently into that dark night. He holds the key to much of the evidence that is damning to those in the administration and elsewhere. As AG Garland’s puppy dog, he is up to his elbows in the corruption.
As Sundance writes over at the Conservative Tree House:
…Several people are wondering if current FBI Director Chris Wray will resign. It’s a very unusual dynamic and the internal pressure will likely be on Director Wray to force President Trump to fire him, especially if the House and Senate are in session and there’s no possibility at the time for President Trump to appoint an “acting” replacement.
A lot can happen with President Trump announcing Kash Patel “will serve as” FBI Director, while a current FBI Director is still in place. Without the ability to appoint an “acting” replacement, the Deputy FBI director would take Wray’s place even if Wray was fired. (End)
It looks like some razzle dazzle in a recess appointment could be required. With the Supreme court ruling in 2014, it won’t be as easy. It could wind up in years of litigation.
It’s a move that could result in a fight that lands at the Supreme Court, which could put Trump at odds with conservative justices. In its 234 years, the Supreme Court has decided only one case involving recess appointments. If the conservative justices had their way in 2014, they would have made it virtually impossible for any future president to make them. (Source)
How likely is a Senate confirmation of Patel? It sounds like at least the GOPer that follows may have cold feet. After all, the FBI knows everything about all of them, down to their phone calls probably and the FBI are no doubt is in high gear already sifting through the dirt.
There is the “slush fund.” Since 1997, the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights has paid out $18.2 million to settle 291 cases of workplace disputes for Congress, the Capitol Police, the Architect of the Capitol, and the Library of Congress. When news first broke of the settlement account, Congress was accused of having a veritable #MeToo slush fund to secretly pay off victims of sexual harassment. (Source)
GOP Senator Mike Rounds expresses full confidence in Chris Wray during this interview it seems after expressing Trump has a right to bring forth his candidates. Then we have Senators Murkowski and Senator Collins I suspect would be a “no” vote on general principles.
The first couple of minutes are about Wray with Rounds comments:
Here we go with the howls from the media with their indignation. This should get them out of their depression. A “Cause Celeb”
The Tree House reposted a refresher lest we forget all that went down. It is a terrific recap and I encourage all to read it. We can hope that all the Senators do as well.
Contemplating the Next FBI Director
In order to appropriately discuss leadership of the FBI silo as an institution of DC influence, it becomes very important for everyone to understand the current status of the FBI as the organization has self-identified.
For those who followed the 2016 campaign of President Trump and then watched the 2017 attacks organized by the DOJ and FBI toward the incoming Trump administration, you may agree with me that a complete disassembly of the FBI is now warranted. However, first it is important to understand just how bad the corruption has become:
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The deepest of the deep state is prepared for battle.
When asked if Democrat Senator Chris Murphy knows how he will vote on Kash Patel, if nominated, Senator Murphy says not only is he a “no,” but he will also organize and lead the upper chamber effort against President Trump’s nominees.
The battle begins. The Deep State raises its ugly head. Trump no doubt is enjoying the ride. He still has his cards to play.
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