Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, hosted an online show called “Kash’s Corner” from 2021 to 2023. He made content for The Epoch Times, a far-right news organization linked to conspiracy theories and a money laundering scheme. Patel and his co-host Jan Jekielek spun unfounded claims of election rigging and other conspiracies involving government officials. The show offered commentary on current events with a conspiratorial twist.
Patel’s lack of experience, promotion of conspiracy theories, and controversial remarks have raised concerns as he faces Senate confirmation hearings. He was a frequent contributor across Epoch Times platforms and promoted politically motivated conspiracy theories. The show could face scrutiny due to Patel’s controversial past.
The Epoch Times’s success surged after Trump’s loss in the 2020 election. The company faced allegations of money laundering in a multimillion-dollar scheme involving its chief financial officer. Patel contributed to the outlet’s promotion of conspiracy theories like “Spygate” and criticized the FBI, DOJ, and media for their actions.
Patel called for an overhaul of the FBI and investigation into figures like Dr. Anthony Fauci and refuted criminal cases against Trump as politically motivated. The media was frequently accused of complicity in various schemes by Patel. The show covered a range of topics with a conspiratorial point of view, attracting a fringe audience with its controversial content. Patel’s connections to Trump and far-right ideologies contributed to The Epoch Times’s success but also raised questions about his suitability to lead the FBI.
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