Summary

Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI director, was reportedly targeted in an Iran-backed cyberattack, though it is unclear if the hack succeeded or breached information.

US officials have warned of Iranian hacking campaigns against Trump allies, tied to his 2020 drone strike on Iranian General Qasem Soleimani.

Patel’s nomination, announced Saturday, has drawn criticism over his qualifications and concerns about potential politicization of the FBI.

Confirmation requires Senate approval, and Patel would replace Christopher Wray, Trump’s own appointee, if confirmed.

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    14 days ago

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    When will it comes out that the so-called “Iranian assassination attempt” on Trump were just an FBI entrapment case played up to ginned up to make him look good and increase anti-Iran paranoia? The Deep State is with Trump, it’s ran by militaristic Judeo-Christian fanatics who suspect their family pet is a CCP agent.