National Sheriffs’ Association Supports Patel for FBI Director

January 6, 2025

Sheriff Kieran Donahue, President of the National Sheriffs’ Association, representing the 3,081 sheriffs across the nation, sent the following letter to Chairman Grassley and Ranking Member Durbin, emphasizing that sheriffs nationwide are eager to strengthen collaboration with federal partners to enhance efforts in combating the unprecedented infiltration of dangerous Mexican cartels, Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs), hostile intelligence operations, terrorism, and individual criminals who openly defy the rule of law. In this context, the National Sheriffs’ Association is proud to support Kash Patel for the position of FBI Director, as his credentials, skills, temperament, commitment, and extensive experience make him highly qualified to lead the FBI in this critical role.