US President Donald Trump officially signed the commission confirming Kash Patel as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) during a ceremony held on Thursday at the Oval Office.
Dan Scavino, Assistant to the President and White House Deputy Chief of Staff, announced the news via X (formerly Twitter):
“Moments ago in the Oval Office. Congratulations to the Ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Kash Patel,” Scavino wrote, sharing an image from the signing ceremony.
“President Trump has officially signed the commission. Follow Kash on his new X account: @FBIDirectorKash.”
White House Statement:
The White House welcomed Patel’s confirmation, calling it pivotal to executing Trump’s law and order agenda:
“@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 official statement read.
“The FBI will serve the American people and refocus on its core mission: enforcing justice fairly and without bias.”
Patel’s Vision for the FBI:
Following his Senate confirmation on Thursday, Patel expressed gratitude to President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi:
“I am honoured to be confirmed as the ninth Director of the FBI. The American people deserve an FBI that is transparent, accountable, and committed to justice,” Patel posted on X.
“Working alongside the dedicated men and women of the Bureau, we will rebuild an FBI the American people can be proud of.”
Senate Confirmation Highlights:
✅ Vote outcome: Narrow 51-49 approval
✅ Republican backing: Supported by most Republicans, including Mitch McConnell
✅ Opposition: Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Susan Collins (Maine) joined all Senate Democrats in voting against the nomination
What’s Next:
With Patel at the helm, the FBI is expected to prioritize transparency and accountability, aiming to restore public trust and combat corruption in the justice system.
Patel, a close ally of Trump, previously served as the top counterterrorism official at the National Security Council and played a key role in US hostage repatriation efforts.