FBI Agent Testifies on White House Influence Over Trump-Targeted Investigations

An FBI agent testified that Director Kash Patel was willing to follow Trump's orders to investigate people the president views as enemies.

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FBI Agent Testifies on White House Influence Over Trump-Targeted Investigations

An FBI agent described in court testimony how Director Kash Patel was willing to follow President Trump's instructions to investigate people Trump considers enemies, The New York Times reported.

The agent's account portrayed the White House as exercising close control over the FBI's pursuit of those investigations.

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