T he Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has enormous power to investigate crime. Leading the agency requires judgment, restraint, and, above all, fidelity to the rule of law over loyalty to any individual. On this, Kash Patel, Trump’s nominee for FBI director, falls short.

Often U.S. Sen. John N. Kennedy makes news pummeling nominees at confirmation hearing before the Senate Justice Committee.

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