Mon Jan 06 19:20:00 IST 2025: ## Schiff Slams Trump’s FBI Pick Patel Following New Orleans Attack
**Washington, D.C. – January 5, 2025** – Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) has sharply criticized President-elect Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel to lead the FBI, citing Patel’s lack of qualifications and the recent New Orleans terror attack on New Year’s Day. Schiff’s statement comes as no new alerts regarding national security have been issued. The Senator argues that Patel’s appointment is particularly ill-suited given the recent attack, implying a need for a more experienced and qualified candidate at the helm of the FBI. No further details regarding Senator Schiff’s specific concerns about Mr. Patel’s qualifications were provided.
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