President Donald Trump nominated Kash Patel to serve as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in November. On Thursday, January 30, the loyalist appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing. Find out more about him below.

Utah Sen. Mike Lee, who sits on the powerful Judiciary Committee and has backed his nomination, defended Patel from claims he would weaponize the agency against the president’s foes.

Patel told senators he would commit himself to "due process and transparency" if confirmed as the bureau's director.