Texas Senator John Cornyn has voiced his support for Kash Patel, President-elect Trump's nominee to lead the FBI. Following a meeting with Patel, Cornyn told reporters he's "certainly inclined to support him," anticipating Patel's confirmation as the next FBI director. Their discussion centered on restoring the FBI's reputation as a non-partisan law enforcement agency, a matter of significant importance given past controversies.

Cornyn highlighted the damage done to the FBI's credibility under former Director James Comey, particularly his handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation. The senator criticized Comey's public pronouncements on prosecutorial decisions, asserting that such matters fall under the purview of the Attorney General. He further pointed to the aftermath of Comey's dismissal and subsequent actions as further contributing to the erosion of public trust.

Cornyn emphasized that no one should endure the experience President Trump faced with what he described as a partisan Department of Justice and FBI. He reiterated his commitment to restoring the impartial operation of these crucial law enforcement agencies, a goal he believes Patel shares. Patel has been actively engaging with senators on Capitol Hill to garner support in advance of Trump's inauguration and official nominations. Other prominent individuals selected by Trump for key positions are also undertaking similar efforts to secure confirmation.