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Trump taps ‘deep state’ conspiracy theorist to lead the FBI

Trump taps ‘deep state’ conspiracy theorist Kash Patel to lead the FBI

Aired 12/01/2024

PBS News Hour

Trump taps ‘deep state’ conspiracy theorist to lead the FBI

Clip: 12/1/2024 | 6m 56sVideo has Closed Captions

Trump taps ‘deep state’ conspiracy theorist Kash Patel to lead the FBI

As he continues stocking his new administration with staunch loyalists, President-elect Trump on Saturday nominated Kash Patel to be FBI director. Patel claims that the FBI is part of what he calls the “deep state” conspiracy against Trump and his allies. NBC News reporter Ryan Reilly, who authored the book “Sedition Hunters: How January 6th Broke the Justice System,” joins John Yang to discuss.

Aired 12/01/2024

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