Kash Patel narrowly passed Senate confirmation to become FBI director. During his hearings, democrats questioned Patel’s qualifications for the job. Vermont Senator Peter Welch

“Since January 20th, Donald Trump has been on a lawless rampage. He has invaded the authority of Congress by canceling programs that have appropriated funds. He’s inflicted cruelty on people who have been loyal public servants in agencies across the country. He is threatening farmers with these high tariffs, calling it an emergency.

Trump's FBI nominee had a number of testy exchanges with Democratic senators during his confirmation hearing. Hawaii Senator Mazie Hirono grilled Patel on reports that he had an "enemies list," asking him if he planned on investigating former FBI directors Christopher Wray and James Comey.

Kash Patel will take the helm of the Federal Bureau of Investigation amid heated internal tensions with Trump officials.

Vermont's Congressional Delegation has been outspoken about some of these changes and the impact they have had on rural services over the years.

Peter Welch was among those who opposed Patel’s ... saying Patel is not the person to lead the FBI. “He’s going to use the power of the FBI to go after all those in government, those in ...