The FBI’s ninth director, Kash Patel, has been confirmed and has promised to rebuild public confidence in the organization and guarantee that justice is served equitably. He threatened to prosecute people who pose a threat to Americans worldwide.
Kash Patel, an FBI director of Indian descent, was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday. 51 votes were cast in favor of the nomination, while 49 votes were cast against his confirmation.
Kash Patel took his account on X stating,
“The FBI has a storied legacy—from the “G-Men” to safeguarding our nation in the wake of 9/11. The American people deserve an FBI that is transparent, accountable, and committed to justice. The politicalization of our justice system has eroded public trust—but that ends today.”
He also added,
“My mission as Director is clear: let good cops be cops—and rebuild trust in the FBI.”Kash further warned saying, “Working alongside the dedicated men and And to those who seek to harm Americans—consider this your warning. We will hunt you down in every corner of this planet.”
U.S. President Donald Trump formally signed the commission confirming Kash Patel as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Thursday, according to White House Deputy Chief of Staff and Assistant to the President Dan Scavino. At a ceremony held at the Oval Office, the signing took place.
Patel’s confirmation was hailed by the White House as a major milestone toward President Trump’s mission to restore honesty and respect the rule of law. They stressed that the FBI will now return to its primary objective of administering impartial and equitable justice.
Patel emphasized his dedication to rebuilding public confidence in the FBI and thanked Attorney General Pam Bondi and President Donald Trump for their assistance.
The rest of the Republican Party, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who had previously blocked other Trump nominations, supported Patel, despite Republican Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska opposing the candidacy, according to NBC News.
