The horrible New Year’s attack in New Orleans serves as a stark reminder. Not only of the problems facing America

Patel has even claimed that the January 6th defendants have been denied “exculpatory evidence” tying Epps to the FBI. In that interview posted on the Fight With Kash channel, Patel said “what’s happening” to the “Jan. 6th defendants and detainees” is “the most unconstitutional thing I’ve ever seen in terms of denial of due process.” He continued:

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) – The National Sheriffs’ Association has endorsed Kash Patel as the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in a letter to Senate Judiciary Committee leaders that also railed against the state of law enforcement under the Biden administration.

Kash Patel, nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for FBI Director, received endorsement from the National Sheriffs' Association, boosting his confirmation prospects. The NSA praised Patel's credentials and commitment to effective partnerships.

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said Kash Patel, who has been picked as President-elect Trump’s choice to lead the FBI, should not be confirmed by the Senate. Schiff joined NBC News’s

Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, Schiff pointed to the New Orleans terrorist attack on New Year’s Eve and the Jan. 6 riot in 2021 as evidence that Patel is unqualified for the high-level post since his “top priority [is] political vendettas,” not going after crime and terrorism more generally.