Elon Musk has expressed strong support for Kash Patel as FBI Director, urging his confirmation amid controversy. Democrats have delayed the Senate Judiciary Committee vote, citing Patel's lack of disclosures about his testimony in Trump's classified documents case.

While many Trump allies have been able to use their ties to the president for media appearances, Patel has also built a personal brand off the president, launching a brand called “Based Apparel” that sells pro-Trump merchandise and “Fight with K$h” products referencing Patel.

The Senate Judiciary Committee has voted along party lines to advance the nomination of Kash Patel for FBI director.