Former Trump administration aide Kash Patel has been floated as a potential contender to lead the FBI or CIA in President-elect Donald Trump’s second administration, as the ally has long railed against the so-called Deep State and vowed to punish Trump’s enemies—and drawn widespread criticism from even top officials in Trump’s first White House.

Last year, as Donald Trump's reelection bid was underway, he declared that a new book by his fiercely loyal adviser Kash Patel would serve as a "blueprint" for his next administration. "This is the roadmap to end the Deep State's reign,

In a September interview with podcaster Shawn Ryan, Patel proposed that Trump establish a "declassification office" to promote greater transparency within the government.

Former Department of Defense official Kash Patel is reportedly under consideration for key national security roles within the Trump administration, including the powerful position of CIA director. Known for his loyalty

Kash Patel has emerged as a top contender to lead the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) under Donald Trump and now seems to have the backing of Elon Musk for the position.