A key Indian-origin figure in Donald Trump's administration, Kashyap 'Kash' Patel, recently issued a threat against individuals in the media, suggesting potential legal action if Trump were to return to power in 2024. Patel, who served as Trump's counter-terrorism adviser on the National Security Council, made these statements on Steve Bannon's War Room podcast.
Patel expressed intentions to identify and pursue those he considers conspirators, both within the government and the media, specifically in relation to the 2020 election. He asserted, "We will go out and find the conspirators not just in government, but in the media. We're going to come after you whether it's criminally or civilly... We'll figure that out."
However, the Trump campaign distanced itself from Patel's remarks, emphasizing that such proclamations were not representative of their stance. Trump, facing multiple felony counts across different court cases, has pleaded not guilty, alleging political motivations behind the charges, including attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Patel, who authored a book in September exposing what he claims is corruption within the Deep State, accuses high-ranking officials of plotting to overthrow a sitting president. He argues that these officials continue to wield influence without accountability.
In an interview with Fox News, Trump underscored his longstanding critique of the media, labeling it as "fake" and emphasizing it as a significant problem. Throughout his presidency, Trump maintained a contentious relationship with the media, going as far as blocking certain outlets from White House briefings and frequently using terms like "fake news" and "enemy of the people."
Reports also suggest that Trump, leading the Republican presidential race, has made promises to utilize the Justice Department to pursue legal action against his political adversaries.
(With Agency Inputs)
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