President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of nominating Kash Patel as FBI director signals a potential shake-up at the agency.

Patel, a strong Trump ally, contrasts with the current director, Christopher Wray, and may face resistance from Senate Republicans.

Wray’s tenure, which has three years left, is typically safeguarded from political interference, the Associated press has reported.

While some Republicans back Trump’s desire for a radical overhaul, Patel’s confirmation faces significant hurdles, with critics like Senator Dick Durbin calling him an “unqualified loyalist” and warning against politicizing the FBI.

Written by B.C. Begley