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Kash Patel is an American attorney and former government official who served as the Chief of Staff to the Acting Secretary of Defense under President Donald Trump from November 2020 to January 2021. He is recognized for his contributions in the fields of national security and intelligence. Patel has been involved in various roles within the government, focusing on issues related to defense and security policy. His tenure in the Trump administration was marked by efforts to influence defense strategies and organizational changes within the Department of Defense.
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September 1, 2026
We're losing too many qualified candidates to the rigors of the requirements from yesteryear.
— Kash Patel
This is just the latest example of this FBI stopping an alleged terrorist in their tracks - in 2026 we've already disrupted 400+ such attacks at home and around the world. For any individual who may be considering harming Americans in the…
The fact that we did it with China, when everyone said, ‘Don’t do it,’ and, ‘You can’t do it,’ shows what we can do with almost anyone.
Five Eyes will always be our most important intelligence relationship. No one is trying to replace that.
They are both new and dynamic relationships, and we are extremely mindful of their adversarial approach on many matters.
We’re proud to report that, thank God, and thankfully to the men and women of the FBI and our partners, we had no significant criminal attacks during this World Cup.
President Trump set the standard: Not only were we going to have the largest and safest sporting event in the history of the world, but we were going to make sure everyone had a great time. Those were the marching orders.
Collectively, the Task Force has already uncovered more than $13 billion in fraud, and the rapid success of the Most Wanted Fraudsters List should show all Americans that this FBI will [be] at the forefront pursuing the worst of the worst…
Under President Trump's and Vice President Vance's leadership with the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, the FBI's historic 'Most Wanted Fraudsters list' has already seen tremendous success – with two subjects brought to justice…
We've arrested 29,000 violent gang members since President Trump was sworn in. We have seen, specifically as it relates to Tren de Aragua, a 519% increase in arrests.
It delivers better tools for today’s FBI workforce at a fraction of the cost.
This decision puts resources where they belong: defending the homeland, crushing violent crime, and protecting national security.
After more than 20 years of failed attempts, we finalized a plan to permanently close the FBI’s Hoover headquarters and move the workforce into a safe, modern facility.
You have demonstrated unprofessional conduct and a lack of impartiality in carrying out duties, leading to the political weaponization of government.
During my tenure, we are going through the databases to make sure that no known or suspected terrorists enter this country to harm our nation
I have determined that you exercised poor judgment with an inappropriate display of political signage in your work area during your previous assignment at the Los Angeles Field Office.
We’re going to come after the people … who helped Joe Biden rig presidential elections
Going after President Trump, pro-life Americans, and parents at school boards while letting real criminals run wild.
We recently uncovered proof that phone records of U.S. lawmakers were seized for political purposes. That abuse of power ends now.
That abuse of power ends now. Under my leadership, the FBI will deliver truth and accountability, and never again be weaponized against the American people.
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