Synopsis
On February 21, the White House endorsed Kash Patel's confirmation as FBI Director, viewing it as a crucial move in President Trump's effort to restore integrity and uphold the rule of law. Patel aims to refocus the FBI on delivering impartial justice.Key Takeaways
- Kash Patel confirmed as FBI Director
- White House supports Trump's agenda
- FBI to focus on impartial justice
- Patel's commitment to transparency
- Opposition faced from some Republican Senators
Washington, Feb 21 (NationPress) Expressing its support for Kash Patel's confirmation as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the White House characterized this move as "a significant milestone in fulfilling US President Donald Trump's mission to restore integrity and uphold the rule of law".
The White House further highlighted that the FBI will now concentrate on its primary objective of administering justice impartially and without prejudice.
In a post shared on X, the White House stated, "@FBIDirectorKash Patel's confirmation as FBI Director is a vital step in executing President Trump's agenda to restore integrity and uphold the rule of law."
"The FBI will serve the American populace and concentrate on its core mission: administering justice fairly and without bias," the post continued.
After being confirmed by the Senate as the FBI Director on Thursday, Patel, a close ally of President Trump, expressed his appreciation and pledged to transform the agency into one that is "transparent, accountable, and dedicated to justice".
Patel extended his thanks to President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi for their support, emphasizing his commitment to restoring the public's trust in the FBI.
Despite facing opposition from Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine, Patel gained support from the majority of the Republican Party, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who had previously opposed other nominees from Trump.
The confirmation was narrowly approved with a 51-49 vote, as all Senate Democrats opposed him.
Earlier on Tuesday, Patel successfully passed a crucial procedural vote in the Senate with substantial Republican backing.
During the Senate confirmation hearings on January 30, Patel addressed the January 6 Capitol Riots, reiterating his strong position against violence, asserting that such actions must never be condoned.
He remarked that anyone who engages in violence against law enforcement should be thoroughly investigated, prosecuted, and imprisoned.
During the hearings, Patel stated, "Regarding January 6, I have consistently, both publicly and privately, asserted that there can never be a tolerance for violence against law enforcement. Anyone who commits violence against law enforcement should be investigated, prosecuted, and imprisoned."
He previously led President Trump's counterterrorism initiatives as Deputy Assistant on the National Security Council (NSC) and assisted President Trump in achieving priority objectives, including dismantling Al-Qaida and ISIS leadership and safely repatriating numerous American hostages.
