President-elect Donald Trump’s pick of Kash Patel as FBI director has drawn the ire of Democrats and some Republicans.

Trump announced the nomination Saturday evening on Truth Social, prompting a wave of responses from lawmakers across the political aisle, ranging from either vehement opposition or a light skepticism.

On Sunday, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., told NBC News that over Thanksgiving, he received bomb threats and that he was “concerned” Patel would protect only Republicans.

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