Patel, President Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI director, will likely face the easiest confirmation path of the three. He appears to have the support of the Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Also, the three Republicans who voted against Pete Hegseth’s nomination have not outwardly expressed opposition.
In his hearing, Kennedy appeared to get the support of some centrist Republicans, such as Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC). However, he also caused hesitancy in other key voters, including Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA). A wildcard in the Kennedy hearings could be Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), who has voted for several Trump nominees and has expressed an open mind on Kennedy.
However, Gabbard may have trouble getting a committee vote. During her hearing last Thursday, Gabbard received tough questioning from both parties concerning her opinion of former NSA contractor and…
