The nomination of Kash Patel for FBI director by President-elect Donald Trump could not come at a more pivotal moment. As a concerned citizen and co-founder of Moms for Liberty, I’ve witnessed firsthand the chilling effect that federal overreach can have on parental rights and free speech. Patel, with his background and outspoken commitment to dismantling what he calls the “deep state,” represents a beacon of hope for parents across America who fear their voices are being silenced.
For too long, parents who have dared to question school board policies, curricula, or the direction of our educational system have been met not just with resistance but with intimidation. The Department of Justice and the FBI, under the guise of protecting educational institutions, have targeted parents, such as those in our organization, for simply exercising their First Amendment rights. The…
