Sat Feb 22 07:15:53 UTC 2025: ## Controversial FBI Director Sworn In Amidst Sharp Criticism
**New Delhi, February 22, 2025** – Kash Patel, an Indian-American, was sworn in as the new FBI Director on Friday, despite fierce opposition from Democrats, including Senator Adam Schiff. Schiff, a prominent critic of the appointment, called Patel a “political hack” and “sycophant,” questioning his qualifications for the role. He highlighted Patel’s past actions, suggesting a willingness to disregard ethical and legal boundaries.
Approximately half a dozen Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats staged a protest outside FBI headquarters before the swearing-in ceremony in a last-ditch effort to block the confirmation.
Patel responded aggressively to Schiff’s criticism, calling the Senator “the worst criminal in Congress in the last 250 years.” Billionaire Elon Musk echoed this sentiment, adding his own condemnation of Schiff. Speculation is mounting that Schiff may be added to a list of “enemies” mentioned in Patel’s 2023 book, “Government Gangsters.”
Schiff, a 64-year-old Democrat, boasts a long and distinguished career in politics, including representation for California’s 28th congressional district and chairing the House Intelligence Committee. His national prominence stems largely from leading the impeachment inquiry against former President Donald Trump. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2024.
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