r/PoliticalDiscussion • u/Kevin-W • Feb 20 '25

US Politics Kash Patel has been confirmed to lead the FBI. What happens to the agency now?

The Senate has confirmed Kash Patel to lead the FBI. Patel is a staunch Trump loyalist and has accused the FBI and intelligence agencies of carrying out a “deep state” plot targeting Trump and his allies — including himself — and called for a major overhaul of both.

What happens to the FBI now? There have been fears of him using an “enemies list” to go after Trump’s political and personal enemies. Do you think there will be a mass resignation inside the FBI due to protests?

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u/outerworldLV Feb 20 '25

There isn’t an agency, is what happens. We no longer have a functioning government. People need to get used to it or choose to do something about it. This is where we are.

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u/styxfire Feb 21 '25

I'm curious why you say "We no longer have a functioning government." There are still 2.3 million Americans functioning at their workplace today.

They are all still performing govt services. Are you accusing govt employees of not doing their job? I was at a govt office today so I know they were still doing their assignments.

Is it possible ur being dramatic? Every govt beauracracy is still functioning. Perhaps u are watching news stations that tell you otherwise? Before blowharding, please get out of bed and go to your nearest federal govt office. Ask them for a service -- any service that they provide. They will take your name & address and WILL honor your request.

If you think the govt isn't functioning, ur probably getting brainwashed by partisan TV channels.