Kashyap Patel Nominated To Lead The Federal Bureau Of Investigation

LONG ISLAND, NY — President-elect Donald J. Trump has tapped Kashyap Patel to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a post on his Truth Social account says.

Patel grew up in Garden City and graduated from Garden City High School, according to Wikipedia.

Referring to Patel by a nickname, Trump, in his post, said he was proud to announce "Kash" will serve as the next director of the FBI.

"'Kash' is a brilliant lawyer, investigator, and 'America First-fighter who has spent his career exposing corruption, defending Justice, and protecting the American People," he said, adding that he "played a pivotal role in uncovering" the "Russia Hoax, standing as an advocate for truth, accountability, and the Constitution. "

He said Patel "did an incredible job" in his first term, serving as chief of staff at the Department of Defense, deputy director of national intelligence, and senior director for counterterrorism at the National Security Council.

He noted Patel has tried over 60 criminal cases before a jury.

"This FBI will end the growing crime epidemic in America, dismantle the migrant criminal gangs, and stop the evil scourge of human and drug trafficking across the Border," he said, adding that he will work under our great attorney general-nominee, Pam Bondi, "to bring back fidelity, bravery, and integrity to the FBI."

Patel was born to Gujarati Indian parents who immigrated to the U.S. from East Africa through Canada, according to his biography.

He finished his undergraduate studies at the University of Richmond before returning to New York to earn his law degree, according to his biography on the Department of Defense's website.

He also has a Certificate in International Law from University College London Faculty of Laws in the United Kingdom, his biography says.

Patel is the second reported Long Islander to get the nod from Trump.

Former U.S. congressman and gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin, of Shirley, has also been tapped to lead the Environmental Protection Agency.

In addition to Patel, Trump also announced Saturday a nomination for Chad Chronister, a well-known county sheriff in Florida, to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration.

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