Sen. Thom Tillis Pushes for Kash Patel as Controversial Trump FBI Nominee

Sen. Thom Tillis is pushing for Kash Patel to become the next FBI director, backing Trump's controversial nominee despite being considered a key swing vote in the Senate. The 3rd-ranked Republican on the Defense and Homeland Security Appropriations Committee has been hesitant about Patel in the past. Tillis' endorsement boosts Patel's chances ahead of his confirmation hearing. Patel will face scrutiny over his role in investigating Hunter Biden during his time as House intelligence committee member.