United States President-elect, Donald Trump has named longtime ally, Kashyap Patel to serve as next director of the U.S Federal Bureau of Intelligence, FBI.
Trump announced Patel’s appointment in a Truth Social post on Saturday.
“Kash is a brilliant lawyer, investigator, and ‘America First’ fighter who has spent his career exposing corruption, defending Justice, and protecting the American People,” Trump’s statement read.
“He played a pivotal role in uncovering the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax, standing as an advocate for truth, accountability, and the Constitution,” Trump wrote.
Patel has been a frequent and harsh critic of the FBI. He is an attorney with experience in national security, intelligence and counterterrorism.
Fox News reports that Patel also helped uncover the bureau’s surveillance of the Trump campaign and first term.
He has been a member of Trump’s transition team, advising the administration on other appointments.
