President-elect Donald J. Trump is naming Kashyap “Kash” Patel as his Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Patel, a frequent guest on Stephen K. Bannon‘s War Room, will replace the outgoing FBI chief Christopher Wray, who is widely viewed as opposed to Trump’s America First agenda.
“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 wrote on Truth Social, announcing the appointment Saturday evening. He continued: “He played a pivotal role in uncovering the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax, standing as an advocate for truth, accountability, and the Constitution. Kash did an incredible job during my First Term, where he served as Chief of Staff at the Department of Defense, Deputy Director of National Intelligence, and Senior Director for Counterterrorism at the National Security Council.”
“Kash has also tried over 60 jury trials. 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,” the President-elect concluded.
Earlier this month, The National Pulse reported that senior FBI officials were working to block Patel’s potential appointment to the head of the bureau. These officials fear that Patel could root out those who cooperated with the Biden government corrupt lawfare campaign against Trump and his allies, as well as hold those in the agency responsible for spying on and harassing American citizens.