Sat Feb 22 03:46:37 UTC 2025: ## Indian-American Kash Patel Sworn In as New FBI Director
**Washington D.C.** – Kash Patel, an Indian-American and close ally of former President Donald Trump, was sworn in as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Friday. The ceremony, held at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, saw Patel take the oath of office on the Bhagavad Gita, with his family present.
Patel, in a statement following the swearing-in, declared he was “living the American dream,” emphasizing the significance of a first-generation Indian leading the FBI. He pledged to ensure accountability both within and outside the agency.
President Trump, a staunch supporter, lauded Patel as “tough and strong,” citing the respect agents had for him and predicting he would be “the best ever” in the position. The White House echoed this sentiment, hailing the confirmation as a crucial step in restoring integrity and upholding the rule of law within the FBI. They emphasized a refocus on the agency’s core mission of fair and unbiased justice.
Patel’s confirmation was not without controversy. While receiving backing from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and the majority of Republicans, he faced opposition from Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins. The confirmation vote was narrow, passing 51-49 with all Senate Democrats voting against him. Patel expressed gratitude to President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi for their support and reiterated his commitment to rebuilding public trust in the FBI.
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