Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., have criticized recent law enforcement failures by the FBI and other agencies, urging President-elect Trump's administration to enact reforms. Thune expressed concerns about the loss of trust in the FBI among Americans, emphasizing the need for a makeover and housecleaning to restore public confidence in the agency.
Thune also voiced support for Trump's nominee to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, highlighting Patel's understanding of the agency's mission. Meanwhile, Cassidy called for accountability in the wake of law enforcement failures that allowed incidents like the recent terrorist attack in New Orleans to occur.
