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Kash Patel Confirmed as Controversial FBI Director

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-21T10:48:10.545490+05:30

- The US Senate narrowly confirmed Kash Patel as the new FBI director, despite Democratic concerns about his qualifications and potential bias. - Patel, a Trump loyalist, replaces Christopher Wray, who resigned two years before his term ended. - Patel has promised significant changes at the FBI, including a reduced Washington footprint and a focus on traditional crime-fighting. - His appointment comes amid ongoing turmoil over the FBI's actions related to the January 6 Capitol riot. - Democrats worry about Patel's lack of management experience and his past incendiary statements, while Republicans support his appointment. Source: [Times Now News](https://www.timesnownews.com/world/us/us-news/kash-patel-states-his-mission-as-fbi-director-let-good-cops-be-cops-article-118437307), [Moneycontrol](https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/world/trump-loyalist-kash-patel-is-confirmed-as-fbi-director-by-senate-despite-deep-democratic-doubts-12946935.html)

The US Senate narrowly confirmed Kash Patel as the new FBI director, despite Democratic concerns about his qualifications and potential bias.
Patel, a Trump loyalist, replaces Christopher Wray, who resigned two years before his term ended.
Patel has promised significant changes at the FBI, including a reduced Washington footprint and a focus on traditional crime-fighting.
His appointment comes amid ongoing turmoil over the FBI's actions related to the January 6 Capitol riot.
Democrats worry about Patel's lack of management experience and his past incendiary statements, while Republicans support his appointment.

Source: Times Now News, Moneycontrol