Former special agent Kash Patel should take concrete steps to restore trust as Trump's FBI pick.

A former FBI special agent has given her thoughts on Trump's selection for FBI director, proposing specific actions she believes will restore the agency's credibility among the public.

"The FBI has been weaponized politically and socially over the past few years, and it must stop. Those responsible for the bureau's destruction must be held accountable with tangible consequences, as former FBI special agent and Planet Chronicle contributor Nicole Parker stated on Planet Chronicle Digital."

On Saturday, President-elect Trump declared his intention to nominate Kashyap "Kash" Patel to succeed FBI Director Christopher Wray, whom Trump appointed in 2017.

"Kashyap 'Kash' Patel has been appointed as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation by Trump, who posted on Truth Social. Kash is a renowned lawyer, investigator, and staunch advocate for 'America First' who has spent his career fighting corruption, defending justice, and safeguarding the American people."

Wray's current 10-year term commenced in 2017, and he has the option to resign or be terminated.

In his post, Trump praised Patel for her role in exposing the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax and for being an advocate for truth, accountability, and the Constitution.

"The FBI must be reformed into a trustworthy agency that upholds unbiased law enforcement and protects Americans while upholding the Constitution, according to Parker," he said. "The FBI must return to its mission of fighting crime and keeping communities safe, and once again be a source of pride for solid agents."

The FBI director needs to revamp the agency's culture, according to Parker.

As an FBI special agent, I strongly denounced the mantra "Needs of the Bureau" and believed it should be "Needs of the American people." My salary came from the taxpayers, and I was sworn to protect them.

At the bureau, honor must be reinstated, according to Parker, who believes the FBI should improve its recruitment process.

"The FBI director must instill trust in the American people and the law enforcement officers who safeguard our nation," Parker stated.

She specified numerous specific actions she desired to be implemented.

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion should be reevaluated as anything other than law enforcement duties is a distraction. FBI headquarters should be significantly reduced, and agents should be sent back to the field offices to combat crime. Additionally, the FBI needs to improve their hiring standards and only hire the best and brightest based solely on meritocracy.

The FBI declined to comment on Parker's remarks but issued a statement to Planet Chronicle Digital about its ongoing efforts to safeguard Americans.

The FBI continues to work to safeguard Americans from an increasing number of threats, with Director Wray focusing on the agents and the public they serve.

Patel has vowed to restore integrity to the FBI if he is confirmed.

"Patel expressed his gratitude for being nominated by President Trump to serve as Director of the FBI. He stated that it is an honor of a lifetime and that he is committed to restoring integrity, accountability, and equal justice to the justice system. He believes that the FBI should be focused on protecting the American people and returning to its rightful mission."

A former national security official, Patel, 44, advised the director of national intelligence and the secretary of defense during Trump's first administration.

As the national security adviser and senior counsel for the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Patel assisted Committee Chair Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif, in overseeing the House investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. During this time, he uncovered illegal surveillance of the Trump campaign by the FBI and DOJ.

Last year, Patel released a book titled "Government Gangsters," where he criticized the "deep state," the weaponization of the federal government, and the Russia probe into Trump.

In his book, Patel advocated for the reform of the FBI in a chapter titled "Revamping the FBI," where he was very critical of the law enforcement agency.

The FBI has abused its power, threatening the rule of law and self-government at the root of our democracy. However, change is possible and desperately needed.

He argued for the establishment of a federal agency to investigate federal crimes, but acknowledged that the agency would always be vulnerable to having its powers abused. He called for the removal of corrupt actors, increased congressional oversight, significant changes to special counsels, and the relocation of the FBI from Washington, D.C.

"The FBI should be removed from Washington, D.C. as it is not necessary for the nation's law enforcement agency to be centralized in the swamp. The FBI's behemoth headquarters building in Washington only leads to institutional capture and encourages senior leadership to prioritize political games over their mission. This results in the FBI's leaders currying favor with politicians and cultivating relationships with the press to advance their careers."

Planet Chronicle Digital's Emma Colton contributed to this report.

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