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FBI Director Kash Patel Faces Backlash Over Budget Shift

5/10/2025

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FBI Director Kash Patel's journey took a turn as he shifted from opposing President Trump's $545 million budget cut—citing potential layoffs—to embracing it, claiming the FBI would adapt. This change sparked backlash from Democratic lawmakers, especially Rep. Madeleine Dean, who criticized him for alleged perjury and questioned his loyalty to Trump during turbulent investigations.

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FBI Director Kash Patel's journey took a turn as he shifted from opposing President Trump's $545 million budget cut—citing potential layoffs—to embracing it, claiming the FBI would adapt. This change sparked backlash from Democratic lawmakers, especially Rep. Madeleine Dean, who criticized him for alleged perjury and questioned his loyalty to Trump during turbulent investigations.