The nomination of Kash Patel, who will serve as FBI director if approved by the Senate, sparked intense backlash from the left and effusive praise from the right on Saturday.

Patel, who still must be confirmed by the Senate, has promoted the false claims that the 2020 election was stolen and that a secret “deep state” cabal tried to overthrow Trump.

President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday that he plans on firing FBI director Christopher Wray and replacing him with longtime ally Kash Patel. The appointment must be approved by the Senate.