Mon Feb 03 05:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Trump’s FBI Nominee, Kash Patel, Reportedly Earned Over $2.6 Million Last Year
**Washington, D.C.** – President Donald Trump’s controversial nominee for FBI Director, Kash Patel, earned over $2.6 million in 2023, according to financial disclosures obtained by Business Insider. The documents, filed with the Senate Judiciary Committee, reveal a substantial income stream from consulting, speaking engagements, media appearances, and book royalties.
Patel’s reported net worth exceeds $5.9 million. A significant portion of his income, over $2.1 million, stemmed from consulting work, including clients such as Trump Media and Technology Corp. (TMTG), the parent company of Truth Social. While his TMTG contract ended in March 2024, it paid him $120,000 annually. Other clients included Save America, Trump’s leadership PAC, and the Embassy of Qatar.
His speaking engagements and media appearances generated an additional $306,000, including a substantial sum from the Epoch Times. Royalties from his books, “Government Gangsters” and the “Plot Against the King” children’s series, also contributed significantly to his earnings. He also holds assets including investments in cryptocurrency and various stocks, and owns a Cayman Islands-based fashion management company, Elite Depot.
Patel’s nomination has faced criticism due to past conduct during Trump’s first term, his promotion of conspiracy theories, and his outspoken rhetoric. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has indicated that Democrats may attempt to block his confirmation. Patel’s first confirmation hearing was held Thursday. The full financial disclosure is available online.
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