Kash Patel was part of a sweeping investigation into why leaks kept happening during Donald Trump’s first term.

President-elect Trump’s pick for FBI director, Kash Patel, met with senators today as Trump defended his choice of Patel. NBC News’ Kristin Welker reports on Patel’s selection and what Trump had to say about him in her exclusive interview.

It’s like J. Edgar Hoover on steroids and on acid at the same time.

It’s like J. Edgar Hoover on steroids and on acid at the same time.

Sen. Chuck Grassley, the Republican slated to lead the Judiciary Committee next year, blasted FBI Director Christopher Wray in terms echoing Trump.