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Last Updated:December 01, 2024, 07:30 IST
Kash Patel is the latest Indian-origin pick by Donald Trump in his new administration starting January next year.
Kash Patel named as new FBI Director (AP Photo)
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced Indian-American Kashyap ‘Kash’ Patel, his loyalist, as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, describing him as an “America First fighter".
Patel is the latest addition having an Indian origin to the new Trump administration which begins next January. Trump has previously announced other individuals with Indian roots including Vivek Ramaswamy and Tulsi Gabbard.
What Did Trump Say On Kash Patel’s Nomination?
Trump praised Patel as the “America First fighter" and said that he would stop the rising human and drug trafficking across the US borders.
“I am proud to announce that Kashyap “Kash" Patel will serve as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Kash is a brilliant lawyer, investigator, and “America First" fighter who has spent his career exposing corruption, defending Justice, and protecting the American People," Trump posted on Saturday night on Truth Social.
“This FBI will end the growing crime epidemic in America, dismantle the migrant criminal gangs, and stop the evil scourge of human and drug trafficking across the Border. Kash will work under our great Attorney General, Pam Bondi, to bring back Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity to the FBI," he added.
It was earlier speculated that Kash Patel would be given the job to lead the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), however, Trump cleared the air around it by announcing former director of Intelligence John Ratcliffe as the new CIA chief.
Who Is Kash Patel?
Patel has served as the former Chief of Staff to Acting Secretary of Defence Christopher Miller in Trump’s first administration.
He would replace Christopher Wray as FBI chief, who was appointed by Trump in 2017, however, fell out of favour with the president. The FBI Director has a 10-year term, however, Wray’s replacement was not unexpected given Trump’s criticism of him and the FBI.
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Location :Washington D.C., United States of America (USA)
First Published:December 01, 2024, 07:03 IST
News world Donald Trump Picks Indian-American Kash Patel As New FBI Director
