'Kash Patel will be next FBI director,' US Senator John Cornyn expresses confidence

US Senator John Cornyn is confident that Kashyap 'Kash' Patel will become the Federal Bureau of Investigation director.

During a conversation with conservative radio presenter Hugh Hewitt on Thursday, Cornyn (R-Texas) stated that Patel will be confirmed to lead the FBI and added, "People I know and who I trust speak well of him and I'm looking forward to meeting with him."



Cornyn, the former Republican whip who recently failed in his majority leader bid last month, highlighted Patel's extensive professional background and noted the strong endorsements from respected colleagues, Politico reported.

The senator mentioned his Wednesday discussion with President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general nominee, Pam Bondi, who endorsed Patel positively. Although Cornyn hasn't yet met Patel personally, he indicated plans for an upcoming meeting.

This development occurs as Trump's contentious Cabinet nominees visit Capitol Hill to address concerns from senators, including those within their party. Patel, who previously served in Trump's first administration as a Defense Department official, had notably declared his intention to "shut down the FBI Hoover building on Day 1 and reopen it the next day as a museum of the deep state."

The Trump administration nominees are making their cases to senators as they hope to win confirmation, but some are facing more intense scrutiny than others.