NRI Kash Patel Criticized FBI Jet Use—Now Declines to Disclose
His Own Travel Habits
Los Angeles/ Apr 23, 2025
NRIpress.club/Ramesh/ A.Gary Singh
NRI Kash Patel, a former Trump administration official and outspoken critic of government spending, once publicly denounced the FBI director's access to a government jet. But now, as questions arise over his own travel habits while engaged in public and private roles, Patel is remaining tight-lipped.
In a 2022 media appearance, Patel questioned why FBI Director Christopher Wray had access to a Gulfstream government aircraft, suggesting that such travel was an unnecessary taxpayer-funded luxury. “The American people deserve to know how their money is being used,” Patel said at the time. “There should be accountability, even at the top.”....Read More
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NRI Kash Patel Dismissed from Role as Acting ATF Director, US officials confirm
Los Angeles/ Apr 09, 2025
NRIpress.club/Ramesh/ A.Gary Singh
NRI Kash Patel, FBI Director, has been removed from his additional role as Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), U.S. officials confirmed Wednesday. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has taken over the position, though he will continue serving in both roles.
The Justice Department has not publicly commented on the timing of Patel’s removal, though officials confirmed it was unrelated to his performance. His photo and title remained on the ATF’s website as of Wednesday afternoon....Read More
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NRI Kash Patel Confirmed as FBI Director by Senate.
Los Angeles/ Feb 20, 2025
NRIpress.club/Ramesh/ A.Gary Singh
NRI Kash Patel has been confirmed as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) following a narrow 51-49 Senate vote. Patel, a longtime critic of the agency, has vowed to rebuild public trust while navigating internal challenges and political scrutiny.
His confirmation was met with strong Republican support, while all Senate Democrats and two Republican senators—Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski—opposed his appointment, citing concerns over his political ties and lack of law enforcement experience...Read More
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Senate moves forward with nomination of FBI director, NRI Kash Patel
Los Angeles/Feb 18, 2025
NRIpress.club/Ramesh/A.Gary Singh
NRI Kash Patel as the next FBI director, U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted 48-45 along party lines to advance the nomination of paving the way for a final confirmation vote later this week. Patel, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, has been a vocal critic of the FBI and has pledged significant reforms if confirmed.
A former intelligence and Defense Department official under Trump, Patel has vowed to shift the FBI’s focus toward illegal immigration and violent crime—key priorities for Trump’s administration. He has also criticized past FBI investigations into Trump, including probes into Russian election interference, classified document retention, and efforts to overturn the 2020 election....Read More
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NRI Kash Patel moves forward to final Senate panel vote for FBI director\
Los Angeles/Feb 13, 2025
NRIpress.club/Ramesh/A.Gary Singh
NRI Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI Director, has cleared a key hurdle, winning approval from the Republican-controlled Senate Judiciary Committee in a 12-10 party-line vote. The decision sets up a full Senate vote, though a date has not yet been scheduled.
Democrats strongly opposed Patel’s nomination, citing his past calls to shut down the FBI’s headquarters and his promotion of conspiracy theories regarding the bureau’s role in the January 6 attack. Concerns have also been raised over allegations that Patel is overseeing a purge of FBI officials linked to investigations into Trump....Read More
Biography....
Kashyap Pramod Vinod Patel (born February 25, 1980) is an American lawyer, former federal prosecutor, and government official. A close ally of Donald Trump, he has held various high-level positions, including chief of staff to the acting secretary of defense and senior advisor to the acting director of national intelligence. In November 2024, President-elect Trump nominated Patel to lead the FBI, making him the first Indian American to hold the position.
Patel played a significant role in Republican-led investigations into Trump and Russian election interference while working as a senior aide to Congressman Devin Nunes. He was the primary author of the controversial 2018 Nunes memo, which alleged FBI misconduct in surveillance activities.
A former public defender and Justice Department trial attorney, Patel later served as a senior official on the National Security Council. He has been linked to various conspiracy theories and operates the Kash Foundation and consulting firm Trishul.
Born in Garden City, New York, to Indian Gujarati immigrant parents, Patel studied history and law before starting his legal career. He has been a frequent guest on conservative media and podcasts.
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