Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, faces what could be a contentious confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, with questions expected over his experience level, brash rhetoric and concerns he would deploy the bureau to target the president’s foes.

Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be FBI director, defended his ability Thursday to lead the nation’s top law enforcement agency and addressed his past controversial remarks during his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing.

Kash Patel, President Trump's pick for FBI director, faced members of the Senate Judiciary Committee in his confirmation hearing Thursday.