Kash Patel For FBI or DOJ

-Been hearing a lot about Kash Patel from both sides
-look into his background and political history to see why the entrenched establishment is so scared of him.
-Is he genuinely as incompetent or dangerous as the media is making him out to be?
-Look into the alternative pick Andrew Bailey

Kash Patel
- Personal Background:
- Kashyap "Kash" Patel, born in 1980 in Garden City, New York.
- Parents were Gujarati Indians who immigrated from East Africa via Canada.
- Earned a degree in criminal justice and history from the University of Richmond (2002).
- Earned a Juris Doctor from Pace University School of Law (2005).

- Early Career:
- Served as a public defender in Florida for eight years, handling cases like international drug trafficking, murder, and firearms violations.
- Joined the U.S. Department of Justice's National Security Division (2014).
- Worked as a trial attorney and legal liaison to the Joint Special Operations Command.

- Roles in Government:
- Became senior counsel for counterterrorism at the House Intelligence Committee (2017) under Chairman Devin Nunes.
- Played a significant role in Republican efforts to challenge investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
- Contributed to the "Nunes Memo," which criticized the FBI's surveillance practices.
- Appointed to the National Security Council after catching President Trump's attention.
- Served as senior adviser to the acting Director of National Intelligence.
- Appointed chief of staff to acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller (November 2020).

- Post-Government Activities:
- Joined the board of Trump Media and Technology Group, which owns Truth Social.
- Authored the book Government Gangsters, advocating for reforms in U.S. intelligence agencies.

- Recent Developments:
- Following Donald Trump’s reelection in November 2024, considered for high-level national security roles, including CIA Director and Attorney General.
- Has been a central figure in discussions within Trump's transition team.

- Career Highlights:
- Transitioned from public defense to influential roles in national security.
- Known for his connections to Trump and calls for substantial changes in intelligence and law enforcement agencies.

https://www.axios.com/2024/11/25/fbi-director-kash-patel-trump
https://www.newsweek.com/kash-patels-chance-being-trumps-fbi-director-what-betting-odds-show-1991536
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kash_Patel

Andrew Bailey
Personal Background:
- From Columbia, Missouri, and Gluckstadt, Mississippi
- Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Missouri-Columbia
- Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri School of Law
- Family: Married to Jessica; they have four children

Military Service:
- Commissioned as an officer in the United States Army following the September 11 attacks
- Served two tours in Iraq during the Iraq War
- Awards and Honors:
- Two Army Achievement Medals
- Army Commendation Medal
- Combat Action Badge
- Two Bronze Star Medals

Legal and Government Career:
- Early Legal Roles:
- Assistant Attorney General in Missouri
- Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Warren County, Missouri
- General Counsel for the Missouri Department of Corrections
- Governor's Office:
- Deputy General Counsel (2019)
- General Counsel (2021)

Attorney General of Missouri:
- Appointed as the 44th Attorney General of Missouri by Governor Mike Parson in November 2022, succeeding Eric Schmitt
- Assumed office on January 3, 2023
- Elected to a full term in the general election on November 5, 2024, securing 59.8% of the vote

Key Initiatives and Positions:
- Criminal Justice:
- Faced criticism for resisting the release of prisoners after overturned convictions
- Notably involved in cases such as Sandra Hemme and Christopher Dunn
- Abortion:
- Opposed initiatives to restore abortion rights in Missouri
- Challenged state auditor's cost estimates related to abortion rights initiatives
- Gender-Affirming Care:
- Attempted to restrict access to gender-affirming care, though efforts were unsuccessful
- Support for Former President Trump:
- Defended former President Donald Trump in various legal matters

Personal Life:
- Bailey and his wife, Jessica, are foster parents
- They reside in Montgomery County, Missouri, with their four children

https://baileymo.com/about/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Bailey_(politician)
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/05/us/missouri-andrew-bailey-exonerated.html
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/republican-andrew-bailey-reelected-missouri_n_6722804be4b0bfa84f47e070