Washington, DC: As the nomination of Indian-American Kash Patel as FBI Director gained momentum he met several influential Senators at Capitol Hill, many of whom openly came out in his support.
If confirmed by the US Senate, Patel would be the first-ever Indian-American to head the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the powerful investigating agency of the United States.
“Today I reminded Kash that transparency brings accountability, and it’s badly needed at the FBI. As a former congressional investigator, Kash understands that cooperation with Congress is not optional and whistle-blower protection is essential,” a statement from Senator Chuck Grassley, the incoming Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said after meeting Patel.
“Once formally nominated, I’d look forward to holding a hearing on Kash’s nomination in the Senate Judiciary Committee,” he said following the meeting.
“I just wrapped a wonderful meeting with Chairman Chuck Grassley. I share his love for government transparency and whistle-blower protection,” Patel wrote in a social media post.
Senator Joni Ernest from Iowa also endorsed Patel. “Kash Patel will create much-needed transparency at the FBI. He shares my passion for shaking up federal agencies, downsizing the D.C. bureaucracy, and having public servants work on behalf of the American people!” he wrote on Twitter.
“We still don’t know what director Wray’s plans are, but eventually, I assume that Mr. Patel will be confirmed as the next FBI director,” said Senator John Cornyn after he met with Patel.
Senator Mike Lee said he was thrilled that Kash Patel was going to bring transparency, accountability, and a strong commitment to law and order as our next Director of the FBI. “Looking forward to his swift confirmation!” he said.
