Donald Trump's counselor Alina Habba expressed her deep emotional connection to Kash Patel, the new FBI director, during his swearing-in ceremony. She shared how Patel supported her through challenging times and contributed to her commitment to America and President Trump. "I am not allowed to cry, I'm supposed to be a tough chick," Habba said.
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