Kash Patel's blueprint to fix the FBI

Patel’s plans, which he describes as essential reforms, have drawn sharp criticism from former officials and legal experts who warn of the potential to politicize the FBI and disrupt its mission. Among his proposals are shutting down the FBI’s Washington headquarters, instituting mandatory device scans for federal employees, and investigating political adversaries—actions he argues will restore accountability but which critics say could erode civil liberties and undermine democratic norms.