While many Trump allies have been able to use their ties to the president for media appearances, Patel has also built a personal brand off the president, launching a brand called “Based Apparel” that sells pro-Trump merchandise and “Fight with K$h” products referencing Patel.

By the Republicans' own logic, Kash Patel is a “DEI” appointment, a minority candidate who lacks even the basic qualifications to run the FBI.

The Senate Judiciary Committee has voted along party lines to advance the nomination of Kash Patel for FBI director.