Former President Donald Trump has declared Kashyap ‘Kash’ Patel as the new director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Trump praised Patel as a dedicated lawyer and investigator committed to fighting corruption and protecting American citizens. He asserted that Patel’s appointment will combat rising crime levels, dismantle migrant gangs, and address human and drug trafficking at the border. Patel will work alongside Attorney General Pam Bondi to restore integrity to the FBI, according to Trump.