Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:33am on 01 Dec 2024,Sunday International
US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Kash Patel, 44, as the next FBI director. Patel, a former national security aide and son of Indian immigrants, is known for his strong criticism of the FBI and Department of Justice. If confirmed, he pledges to shut down the FBI headquarters "on day one" and decentralize its operations nationwide. Patel’s career includes roles as a public defender, terrorism prosecutor, and chief of staff to the acting defense secretary. His nomination underscores Trump’s agenda of reshaping government institutions and replacing current director Christopher Wray before his term concludes.
