Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., announced Tuesday that he will vote to confirm Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, bolstering the nominee’s chances ahead of a crucial Senate vote later this week.

“The ones who worked closely with Kash vouched for him. I will vote for his confirmation,” Cassidy wrote Tuesday on X.

Patel, a former House staffer and Trump administration official, has been scrutinized by Senate Democrats for his past remarks and policy positions. During last month’s hearing, he sought to clarify his record while distancing himself from some earlier statements.

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