Why Trump's FBI director pick Kash Patel is raising alarms

President-elect Donald Trump's intention to make Kash Patel his FBI director is drawing harsh critiques from some politicians who don't think he is the right person for the job. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports on Trump's second term plans, and Joshua Skule, a former FBI executive assistant director for intelligence, joins CBS News with his take on Patel.

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Lawmakers warn against Trump's Kash Patel pick for FBI director

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Why Trump's FBI director pick Kash Patel is raising alarms

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