Trump Picks Loyalist ‘Deep State’ Critic Patel to Head the FBI
SUMMARY
President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of Kash Patel as the next FBI Director, highlighting his loyalty and track record of exposing corruption. In a Truth Social post, Trump praised Patel as a “brilliant lawyer” and “America First fighter” who played a key role in debunking what Trump called the “Russia Hoax.” Patel previously 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 during Trump’s first term. Trump emphasized Patel’s experience, including over 60 jury trials, and stated his priorities for the FBI under Patel’s leadership: combating crime, dismantling migrant criminal gangs, and addressing human and drug trafficking. Patel is expected to work closely with Attorney General Pam Bondi to restore the FBI’s core values of fidelity, bravery, and integrity. His nomination reflects Trump’s push to reshape the agency.
