Revealed: The Incredible Rise of Kash Patel – FBI’s New Leader with Deep Ties to India!
On Thursday, US President Donald Trump signed the commission to confirm Indian-origin Kash Patel as the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) ninth director. Kash Patel was confirmed as FBI director following a close vote in the US Senate, with 51 votes in his favour and 49 votes against.
Republican Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski joined all 47 Democrats in voting against Kash Patel’s nomination.
Following his nomination, Kash Patel promised to lead the FBI’s investigation into US President Donald Trump’s political opponents. Following his confirmation, Patel, a staunch Trump supporter, stated that he would rebuild the agency to be “transparent, accountable, and committed to justice”.
The White House wrote in a post on X that “Kash Patel’s confirmation as FBI Director is a crucial step in executing President Trump’s agenda to restore integrity and uphold the rule of law.”
Patel also posted on X, saying, “To those who want to harm Americans, consider this your warning.” We will track you down in every corner of the planet. Mission first. America Always. Let us get to work.
Who is Kash Patel?
Kash Patel was born to Gujarati parents on February 25, 1980, in Garden City, New York. He went on to graduate from the University of Richmond and later received his Juris Doctorate from Pace University School of Law.
Patel then began his legal career as a public defender, handling cases ranging from murder and narco-trafficking to complex financial crimes in state and federal courts.
Born and raised in the United States, Patel has frequently discussed his Indian heritage and how it influenced his values and career.
Despite his strong Indian ancestry, his professional work has primarily focused on US national security, intelligence, and law enforcement.
The 45-year-old lawyer of Indian origin has held a number of high-profile positions, including deputy assistant to the President and senior director for counterterrorism at the National Security Council.
During this time, Patel oversaw missions aimed at “eliminating ISIS and Al-Qa’ida leadership such as al-Baghdadi and Qasem al-Rimi, as well as the safe repatriation of numerous American hostages,” according to the US Defence Department.
