A group of advisers, including individuals affiliated with SpaceX and with ties to a staunch Trump ally, have been brought in to advise the FBI director. Concerns have been raised about individuals with political ties influencing the operations of the agency, which traditionally has focused on law enforcement rather than politics. The advisers are working on potential reforms within the FBI, but there is skepticism about their backgrounds and potential impact on the agency’s independence. Former officials are divided on whether the FBI needs significant reforms or if the politicization claims are exaggerated. The appointment of advisers with political ties raises concerns about loyalty tests and potential ideological influence within the FBI. Frank Figliuzzi, a former head of the FBI’s counterintelligence division, warned that the arrangement could be more about politics than enforcing the law. The FBI is currently waiting for confirmation of its new director, Kash Patel, who has been vocal in criticizing the bureau as part of the “Deep State.” Overall, the presence of politically affiliated advisers within the FBI raises questions about the agency’s independence and its commitment to non-partisan law enforcement.
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Those connected to Elon Musk and a prominent FBI critic are providing advice to FBI director
