Sat Feb 22 05:26:25 UTC 2025: ## Indian-American Kash Patel Sworn In as FBI Director
**Washington D.C.** – Kash Patel, an Indian-American, was sworn in as the ninth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Friday, February 21st. The ceremony, held at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, was attended by President Donald Trump and saw Patel take the oath on the Bhagavad Gita, with his family and girlfriend present. Attorney General Pam Bondi administered the oath following Patel’s Senate confirmation.
Patel, visibly emotional, described his appointment as the fulfillment of the “American dream,” highlighting his status as a first-generation Indian leading a major U.S. law enforcement agency. He emphasized his commitment to national security, vowing that the FBI would pursue those who threaten the U.S. both domestically and internationally. “Anyone that wishes to do harm to our way of life and our citizens, here and abroad, will face the full wrath of the DOJ and FBI,” Patel stated.
President Trump lauded Patel, citing the respect he commands among FBI agents and predicting his tenure as the “best ever.” Trump also highlighted the relatively smooth confirmation process, crediting positive endorsements from figures like Trey Gowdy.
The appointment marks a significant milestone for Patel and the Indian-American community, placing him at the helm of one of the nation’s most powerful law enforcement agencies.
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