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Patel, a Trump ally, had just taken over the ATF after being appointed FBI director.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"601\">The leadership switch comes as officials consider merging the ATF with the DEA to cut costs. Driscoll, a former Army commander and Yale Law School graduate, lacks federal law enforcement experience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"875\">Meanwhile, under Patel, the FBI saw a surge in job applications, with over 10,000 received since January. Supporters credit Patel\u2019s focus on restoring trust in law enforcement. 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