President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees to his cabinet, currently before the U.S. Senate for confirmation, are making the rounds with Alabama Sen. Katie Britt — including his nominee to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Kash Patel.

With a sizable legacy project at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, the Bureau views the state as a key resource in both in the strength of domestic law enforcement as well as the ability to defend the homeland from foreign threats. Britt met with Patel in Washington on Thursday.

“It was amazing meeting with Senator Katie Britt this morning. As a former Congressional staffer, it’s inspiring seeing a former Congressional staffer serving as a senator. Alabamans are lucky to have Sen. Britt representing them in the Senate,” Patel said after their meeting.

In his statement, Patel reciprocated the duty that Britt (R-Montgomery) brought to their conversation today about the future of the Bureau and its ability to keep Americans safer through an increasing presence in Alabama.

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“The FBI’s focus should be protecting Americans from terrorists, hostile foreign actors, and violent criminals. Kash and I discussed how FBI Redstone in Huntsville is in prime position to be an invaluable partner in achieving this shared goal,” Sen. Britt said after their meeting. “Looking forward to hosting Kash in Huntsville soon and to Redstone being instrumental in fulfilling the FBI’s core mission for decades to come,” Sen. Britt said after their meeting.”

It was amazing meeting with Senator Katie Britt this morning. As a former Congressional staffer, it's inspiring seeing a former Congressional staffer serving as a senator. Alabamans are lucky to have Sen. Britt representing them in the Senate. pic.twitter.com/SQ4sUF2ErJ

— Kash Patel (@Kash_Patel) December 13, 2024

Trump announced Patel’s nomination in November, lauding him as a “brilliant lawyer, investigator, and ‘America First’ fighter” dedicated to exposing corruption and upholding justice.” His nomination follows the resignation of FBI Director Christopher Wray, who stepped down this week amid a loss of faith by lawmakers and a failure to handle politically-sensitive investigations.

Grayson Everett is the state and political editor for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @Grayson270