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politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Kash Patel's Controversial FBI Vision Amid Cyber Threats and Political Tensions

Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump's controversial pick to lead the FBI, suggested on Steve Bannon's podcast that the GOP should consider bringing Democratic elections attorney Marc Elias into their fold due to his success in election litigation. Patel, known for his loyalty to Trump and skepticism of the intelligence community, faces a challenging Senate confirmation process. He has proposed significant changes to the FBI, including separating its intelligence functions from crime-fighting activities.

via NJ.com|

#election-litigation #fbi #kash-patel

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Nikki Haley Breaks Trump's Winning Streak, Secures Victory in DC GOP Primary"

Left-wing election lawyer Marc Elias acknowledged that former President Donald Trump would struggle to receive an impartial jury trial in Washington D.C., citing the city's overwhelmingly Democratic leanings. Trump's legal team has argued that he cannot receive a fair trial in a district where President Joe Biden received 92.1 percent of the vote. Additionally, concerns have been raised about the judge overseeing the case, Tanya Chutkan, who has expressed frustration over Trump's avoidance of imprisonment and has been asked to recuse herself from the case.

via The Federalist|

#department-of-justice #donald-trump #jury

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Nikki Haley's DC Primary Victory Sparks Social Media Backlash"

Democratic lawyer Marc Elias sparked backlash on social media for taunting former President Trump's ability to get a fair trial in Washington, D.C. after Trump's poor showing in the GOP primary. Elias' post attracted over one million views overnight, with conservatives arguing that he was openly boasting that Trump could not receive a fair trial in the deep blue city. Trump's trial, stemming from Special Counsel Jack Smith's 2020 election interference case, has been delayed after the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review whether Trump has presidential immunity from prosecution in the case.

via Fox News|

#donald-trump #marc-elias #politics