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People on Kash Patel’s so-called ‘enemies list’ taking drastic steps for protection before his potential FBI takeover

One of the people on Kash Patel’s list of corrupt actors from the “deep state” is taking the drastic step of moving their family before Patel’s potential confirmation to lead the FBI.

Patel Enemies List Fallout

The individual, granted anonymity to speak freely about security measures, decided to relocate in the coming weeks and is taking other steps to keep their new home purchase anonymous. They said they’re doing this because they are afraid Patel might weaponize the FBI against them or use his platform to inspire others to take action.

After being doxed several years ago, we were tired of dealing with the constant anxiety of always needing to look over our shoulders, the person told CNN. Everyone deserves to have safety and security at home. Moving and taking precautions to keep our address anonymous will feel like a weight lifted.

The list in question appears as an appendix at the end of Patel’s 2023 book, Government Gangsters. It names more than 50 current or former US officials that he claims are “members of the Executive Branch deep state,” which he describes as a dangerous threat to democracy.

Some of these people are now taking dramatic measures to protect themselves and their families, according to interviews with nearly a dozen people on Patel’s list or who fear they’ll be scrutinized by the Patel-run FBI. The list includes a blend of high-profile figures and lesser-known officials who might be more vulnerable if Patel pursues retribution.

You’re referring to the glossary of a book, Patel spokeswoman Erica Knight said of the list of names in Patel’s book. Kash Patel will follow the Constitution and enforce the law to take criminals off of our streets, fight violent crime and put an end to the deadly fentanyl crisis. Any notion of ‘retribution’ is false and absurd.

Nevertheless, another person on Patel’s list, who is a former US official, said they’ve spoken to former colleagues who worked in the federal government and also fear being targeted by the Trump administration and are considering moving their assets into their partner’s name and taking other steps to guard their financial accounts, in anticipation of lawsuits and legal harassment.

Most Republicans have closed ranks around Patel to support his nomination, despite his years-long embrace of pro-Trump deep state conspiracy theories, and his public vows to seek retribution against President Donald Trump’s perceived political enemies.

Congressional Democrats have repeatedly criticized Patel for what they call an enemies list, a label Trump allies have disputed. To the contrary, Trump has argued that going after some of these people is a key element of ending the weaponization of the federal government, because he believes these people wrongly targeted him during his first presidency.

At attorney general nominee Pam Bondi’s confirmation hearing earlier this month, Democratic lawmakers accused Patel of having an enemies list at least six times, and the topic is sure to come up again at his own hearing.

Patel has even compiled an enemies list of government gangsters to target, Sen. Dick Durbin, the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, said, later adding, his enemies list, what he calls his government gangsters, this is what you expect of Stasi, this is what you expect of secret police.

Bondi told lawmakers, There will never be an enemies list within the Department of Justice. And at least one Democratic senator, John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, said Patel assured him during a private meeting that he won’t go after Trump’s enemies.

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