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‘Trump will weaponize FBI to go after people’: Krishnamoorthi on Kash’s appointment
The Congressman also expressed grave concerns over the potential impact on US intelligence and law enforcement agencies, emphasizing that these developments could benefit foreign adversaries.
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi represents the 8th Congressional district of Illinois. / Facebook
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi raised serious concerns about the appointment of Kash Patel and its potential implications for national security. Speaking during a live interview with MSNBC, Krishnamoorthi warned that the move signals an attempt by President Donald Trump to reshape the government in his own image.
Krishnamoorthi highlighted Kash Patel's previous statements and actions, pointing out that "the media, unfortunately, is on Kash Patel's enemies list. I saw Adam Schiff was added to his enemies list. He's called law enforcement criminal gangsters."
"We all know that Donald Trump is trying to reshape the government in his image," Krishnamoorthi said. "But now, not only is he purging people who are not loyal to him, but he's potentially going to weaponize the FBI to go after people, even outside of government, who he perceives as his adversaries."
The Congressman also expressed grave concerns over the potential impact on US intelligence and law enforcement agencies, emphasizing that these developments could benefit foreign adversaries. "The only people who are cheering tonight are our adversaries, Ali, the Chinese Communist Party, terrorist organizations whom the FBI has been guarding against for years. And now we're taking our eye off the ball," he stated.
Krishnamoorthi concluded by stressing that these changes raise alarms among lawmakers and intelligence officials. "That makes people like myself and numerous others very concerned about our national security," he said.
His comments come amid growing concerns that Trump-aligned figures could use federal agencies to target political opponents, a development that could reshape the landscape of law enforcement and national security in the United States.
Patel, a 44-year-old Republican and a first-generation Indian American, took the oath of office on Feb.21, placing his hand on the Hindu holy book Bhagavad Gita. Born in New York in 1980 to Gujarati parents, Patel spent his early years in East Africa before returning to the U.S. He attended Garden City High School in Long Island and later earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Richmond. He further pursued a law degree and a certificate in International Law from the University College London Faculty of Laws.
Patel has had an extensive career in national security and law enforcement. He previously served as the National Security Advisor and Senior Counsel for the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), playing a key role in intelligence oversight.
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