During a recent Senate hearing, Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse raised concerns with President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general nominee, Pam Bondi, regarding the potential enforcement of an 'enemies list' at the Department of Justice.
Whitehouse directly asked Bondi if she would consider hiring an individual known to possess such a list. Bondi responded by mentioning Kash Patel and defending him, stating that she does not believe he maintains an enemies list. She assured Whitehouse that he would have the opportunity to question Patel during his hearing.
However, Whitehouse persisted, questioning Bondi on whether she herself would enforce an enemies list, referencing Patel's public statements on the matter. Bondi firmly stated that there would never be an enemies list within the Department of Justice under her leadership.
In his book 'Government Gangsters: The Deep State, the Truth, and the Battle for Our Democracy,' Patel criticizes what he calls 'the deep state,' a term encompassing elected officials, journalists, Big Tech figures, and members of the bureaucracy. He advocates for a thorough overhaul of the Justice Department, alleging bias against Republicans and their associates while shielding Democratic leaders.
Former President Trump has endorsed Patel's book as a roadmap for reclaiming power and purging 'gangsters' from government.
