Kash Patel was formally sworn in as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Friday, taking his oath on the Bhagavad Gita.
The ceremony was administered by US Attorney General Pam Bondi at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, with Patel’s family and girlfriend in attendance.
The White House announced his appointment, stating that it was time to “restore integrity and justice” at the FBI. The administration, through an official statement, underscored its commitment to ensuring the agency functions without bias.
“@FBIDirectorKash has officially been sworn in as the Director of the FBI by @AGPamBondi. It’s time we restore integrity and justice at the FBI. Make America safe again,” the White House wrote in a post on X.
Following his swearing-in, Patel hailed the moment as a testament to the American dream, stating, “I am living the American dream, and anyone who thinks the American dream is dead, look right here. You are talking to a first-generation Indian who is about to lead the law enforcement agency of the greatest nation on earth. That can’t happen anywhere else.”
Patel, known for his previous role as a national security official under former President Donald Trump, expressed his commitment to ensuring accountability within the FBI.
“I promise that there will be accountability within the FBI and outside of it,” he declared.
