US lawyer and President Donald Trump’s aide Kashyap “Kash” Patel has been appointed as the chief of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) following a narrow 51-49 vote in the Senate. With this confirmation, it is the first time that an Indian-origin person will work in the agency.
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Early Life and Education
Born on February 25, 1980, in Garden City, New York, to Indian Gujarati parents, Patel earned a bachelor’s degree in history and criminal justice from the University of Richmond. He later earned a Juris Doctor from Pace University School of Law and a master’s degree in international law from University College London.
Professional Background
Patel’s career began as a public defender in Florida, where he handled cases ranging from murder to complex misdemeanors. He then moved to the Justice Department as a trial attorney at the National Institutes of Justice, focusing on counterterrorism. In 2017, he joined the House Intelligence Committee as a senior counsel, where he has been involved in challenging the investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election
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During President Trump’s first term, Patel held a number of key positions, including National Security Adviser and in the Department of Defense, where she served as Chief of Staff to the Acting Secretary of Defense.
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Controversies and Confirmation
Patel’s actions have faced significant opposition from Democrats and some Republicans, primarily due to her alleged political background and close ties to President Trump. Concerns have also been raised about her previous involvement in efforts to promote prostitution and discredit investigations into the Trump administration.
