Kash Patel, Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director, has spent years criticising Elon Musk, accusing him of monopolistic control and profiting from taxpayer-funded contracts. Yet, Patel himself stands to gain millions from shares in Shein’s parent company, Elite Depot, raising ethical concerns. Despite his strong stance on government overreach, he retains financial ties to a company with links to China. His confirmation process has sparked debate over conflicts of interest and his history of promoting conspiracy theories.