Final Senate vote on Trump FBI head pick Patel expected Thursday

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The U.S. Senate will hold the final vote for Trump FBI Director nominee Kash Patel Thursday afternoon.

He’s expected to be confirmed as the head of the FBI.

If confirmed, Patel will be the 18th cabinet official approved by lawmakers since President Donald Trump’s inauguration one month ago.

Republicans have rallied around Patel, arguing he would bring reform to the nation’s top law enforcement agency they allege has been corrupted.

Democrats, meanwhile, have objected to Patel up until the last minute.