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Historically, the FBI Director serves to uphold the integrity of the law, independent of presidential whims. However, Trump's firing of former FBI Director James Comey has altered this standard. The open conversation surrounding Patel's nomination indicates a trend where FBI leadership is perceived as a tool for the president's agenda rather than an independent entity enforcing the law uniformly.
Political analysts and commentators argue that Patel’s selection could be primarily driven by Trump's agenda of retribution against perceived adversaries. The implication is clear: choosing Patel represents a move to install loyalists within the FBI, thus wielding the agency's power to target political enemies, a strategy that could lead to a drastic departure in the FBI's traditional role.