President Trump wrote: "I am proud to announce that Kashyap "Kash"Patel will serve as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation."
"Kash is a brilliant lawyer, investigator, and "America First" fighter who has spent his career exposing corruption, defending Justice, and protecting the American People.
Trump explained Kash's accomplishments: "He played a pivotal role in uncovering the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax, standing as an advocate for truth, accountability, and the Constitution. Kash did an incredible job during my First Term, where he served as Chief of Staff at the Department of Defense, Deputy Director of National Intelligence, and Senior Director for Counterterrorism at the National Security Council. Kash has also tried over 60 jury trials."
"This FBI will end the growing crime epidemic in America, dismantle the migrant criminal gangs, and stop the evil scourge of human and drug trafficking across the Border. Kash will work under our great Attorney General, Pam Bondi, to bring back Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity to the FBI."
In a post on Truth Social, Patel responded to the news: "It is the honor of a lifetime to be nominated by President Trump to serve as Director of the FBI."
He continued, "Together, we will restore integrity, accountability, and equal justice to our justice system and return the FBI to its rightful mission: protecting the American people."
Since Trump publicly announced Patel's nomination, the newly appointed FBI Director created his first account on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
I made a post on X to verify the account was, in fact, his.
JUST IN 🚨 Newly-appointed FBI Director @Kash_Patel has officially joined X. pic.twitter.com/3gaWQoQoPF
— Toria Brooke (@realtoriabrooke) December 1, 2024
In a matter of hours (as of 5:52 PM Eastern Time), Patel amassed nearly 250,000 followers.
Many news pundits, politicos, government officials, memers, social media influencers, and journalists took to X to congratulate him and express their unwaivering support.
Gay Republicans excited about the selection of Kash Patel.
— Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) December 1, 2024
Why?
Because the agency has targeted Republicans and desperately needs reform.
You won’t hear about gays supporting Kash when @mkraju puts his panel together. @JFKucinich @daveweigel https://t.co/o8ji3px2l0
Congratulations to my good friend, Kash Patel, on his nomination to run the FBI.
— Ben & Candy Carson (@RealBenCarson) December 1, 2024
Kash will ensure the Bureau is free of political influence and will refocus it to its true mission of protecting the American people and upholding the U.S. Constitution.
Kash’s dedication to… pic.twitter.com/6pBwLnGb3y
Kash showing up on 𝕏 like
— drefanzor memes (@drefanzor) December 1, 2024
(w/@mad_liberals) pic.twitter.com/1PdAJsCHSL
Perhaps the most meaningful of all was the post I had the opportunity to write myself:
Congrats, Boss 🇺🇸🦅
— Toria Brooke (@realtoriabrooke) December 1, 2024
There is no better choice to demolish the Deep State!
A true New Yorker, Kash Patel is a fighter who relentlessly advocates to reform the 3-letter agencies, our national security measures, and to root out corruption.
Kash was an instrumental figure during… pic.twitter.com/ibLSvgahCV
"Congrats, Boss
There is no better choice to demolish the Deep State!
A true New Yorker, Kash Patel is a fighter who relentlessly advocates to reform the 3-letter agencies, our national security measures, and to root out corruption.
Kash was an instrumental figure during the Russiagate investigations, where he identified the FBI’s misconduct in applying for a FISA warrant to spy on former [Trump] aide Carter Page.
Kash served as the Senior Director of the Counterterrorism Directorate, as the Principal Deputy to then-Acting Director of National Intelligence, Richard Grenell,, as well as chief of staff to then-Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller.
Kash continues to address misconduct while bringing in staunch awareness to the illegal surveillance of Americans under FISA Section 702, among other things.
His unmatched leadership demands excellence, and his character sets precedence for others. Time for the Federal Bureau of Investigations to do the same!"
BREAKING 🇺🇸🦅 President @realDonaldTrump nominates Kash Patel as the next FBI Director. pic.twitter.com/d1wTKblrhH
— Toria Brooke (@realtoriabrooke) December 1, 2024