Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 09:33am on 21 Feb 2025,Friday International
Kashyap 'Kash' Patel has been confirmed as the ninth Director of the FBI, becoming the first person of Indian origin to hold the position. The US Senate approved his nomination by a 51-49 vote, following President Donald Trump's endorsement. Born to Gujarati parents in New York, Patel has a strong background in law and national security, having served as the National Security Advisor. At his Senate confirmation hearing, Patel expressed gratitude and committed to making the FBI "transparent, accountable, and committed to justice." He also shared personal experiences of racism during his youth.
