Kash Patel, Trump's FBI director nominee, stirs controversy on Sunday shows: "He will be the executor of Trump's vengeance"

The nomination of Kash Patel as the new FBI director by President-elect Donald Trump sparked diverse reactions from experts and lawmakers on the Sunday shows.

Trump has announced his plan to replace FBI Director Wray, who he hired in his first term. As a result, Patel, an "extremely controversial pick," has been labeled as such due to his opposition to the "deep state."

Concerns were raised by left-wing commentators about the politicization of the FBI and whether Patel would be a Trump "enforcer" who would "dismantle" the agency.

Juliette Kayyem, a former Obama administration official, asserted that Patel was appointed solely to target Trump's political adversaries.

Kayyem stated that Patel has no other objective than revenge. He does not possess a theory of law enforcement, crime reduction, or financial crimes. Patel's sole purpose is to enforce what might be referred to as the revenge tour of Trump's second term. Therefore, it is not necessary to consider what people think or what Kayyem thinks. Patel has been appointed for this specific purpose.

Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., claimed that Trump was resentful of Wray's independence and objectivity in his job and denied any politicization by the current administration.

Raskin stated on CNN's "State of the Union" Sunday that he has not seen any evidence that the FBI has been weaponized against a political party or the Department of Justice. Despite the Department of Justice bringing charges against a Democratic U.S. senator in New Jersey and a Democratic congressman in Texas, some people believe it should only go in one direction. If it doesn't, it is politicized, which is what people mean when they talk about politicization in the deep state. However, nobody has ever defined the deep state, and it apparently means anyone who does not do the will of Donald Trump.

Jake Sullivan, the White House national security adviser, rejected any politicization of the FBI and criticized Trump for pushing to replace Wray before his term ended.

"According to Sullivan, the current FBI director, Chris Wray, was appointed by Donald Trump and not fired by Joe Biden. He relied on Wray to fulfill his duties as the director of the FBI and allowed him to serve out his term during the Biden administration. The approach is to maintain the FBI's independence from politics."

Republicans responded positively to Patel's nomination.

"Trump's nomination of Kash Patel, who has served as chief of staff at the Department of Defense, deputy director of the NSI, and senior staffer on the House Intelligence Committee, is not surprising given his experience as a federal prosecutor under the Obama administration," New York Rep. Mike Lawler said on "State of the Union."

Unfortunately, under the Biden administration, our system of justice has been weaponized, despite the need for it to be de-politized.

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz stated that Patel would be a suitable candidate to tackle the partisan corruption within the FBI.

"Kash Patel is a very strong nominee, and I believe he will be confirmed by the Senate. His background is serious and professional," Cruz said.

The people who are dismayed about having a real reforming come into the FBI and clean out the corrupted partisans who have burrowed into senior career positions at the FBI are the ones who are weeping and gnashing their teeth, pulling their hair out.

Andrew McCabe, who was acting FBI director under Trump in 2017 and deputy director, gained viral status on Saturday night by criticizing Patel's nomination as a plan to disrupt, dismantle, and distract the FBI.

"McCabe stated on CNN that the appointment of Kash Patel as the FBI's Director is a terrible development for both the FBI agents and the nation that relies on a highly functioning, professional, and independent Federal Bureau of Investigation. He added that Patel's lack of qualifications for the job is not even a matter of debate."

The FBI director's 10-year term, which ends in 2027, will need to be either extended or terminated for Patel to assume the position. According to a statement from the FBI to Planet Chronicle Digital, there is no indication that Wray intends to resign.

"Director Wray's focus is on the men and women of the FBI, the people he works with, and the people he works for."