William H. Webster, former FBI and CIA director, wrote a letter to U.S. senators urging them to reject President-elect Trump's choice of Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard to lead the FBI and national intelligence,

A respected figure in national security circles, William Webster raised questions on Kash Patel’s partisanship and Tulsi Gabbard’s lack of experience

William Webster, the only person to serve as director of both agencies, urged lawmakers to weigh the "critical importance of nonpartisan leadership and experience."