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President Donald Trump has signed the commission confirming Kash Patel as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino announced on Thursday.

 

Scavino said the signing took place during a ceremony in the Oval Office.

 

Sharing the news on social media platform X, Scavino posted, "Moments ago in the Oval Office. Congratulations to the Ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Kash Patel. President Trump has officially signed the commission. Follow Kash on his new X account: @FBIDirectorKash."

 

The White House welcomed Patel's confirmation, calling it a significant move in advancing President Trump's agenda to restore integrity and uphold the rule of law.

 

"@FBIDirectorKash Patel's confirmation as FBI Director is a crucial step in executing President Trump's agenda to restore integrity and uphold the rule of law," the White House said in a post on X.

🇺🇸 @FBIDirectorKash Patel's confirmation as FBI Director is a crucial step in executing President Trump’s agenda to restore integrity and uphold the rule of law.

The FBI will serve the American people and refocus on its core mission: enforcing justice fairly and without bias. pic.twitter.com/LoxYtx14VR

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 20, 2025

 

"The FBI will serve the American people and refocus on its core mission: enforcing justice fairly and without bias," it maintained.

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Patel, a long-time ally of President Trump, was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday after a narrow 51-49 vote.

 

All Senate Democrats opposed his nomination, while two Republican Senators, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine, also voted against him.

 

However, he secured the backing of the remaining Republicans, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who had previously opposed some of Trump's nominees, according to NBC News.

 

Following his confirmation, Patel expressed gratitude to President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi for their support.

 

He pledged to rebuild the FBI as a transparent and accountable institution dedicated to justice.

 

"I am grateful to President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi for their trust and support. I am committed to restoring public confidence in the FBI by ensuring it remains transparent, accountable, and focused on delivering justice," Patel said.

 

I am honored to be confirmed as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Thank you to President Trump and Attorney General Bondi for your unwavering confidence and support.

The FBI has a storied legacy—from the “G-Men” to safeguarding our nation in the wake of…

— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) February 20, 2025

 

The confirmation marks a significant victory for the Trump administration as it seeks to reshape key federal agencies. 

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