On Thursday, Dan Scavino, Assistant to the President and White House Deputy Chief of Staff, announced that President Donald Trump had officially signed the commission to confirm Kash Patel as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Scavino shared the news on X, posting, “Moments ago in the Oval Office. Congratulations to the Ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Kash Patel,” and added, “President Trump has officially signed the commission. Follow Kash on his new X account: @FBIDirectorKash.”
The White House also welcomed Patel’s confirmation, calling it an important step in advancing President Trump’s agenda to restore integrity and uphold the rule of law. In a post on X, the White House stated, “@FBIDirectorKash Patel’s confirmation as FBI Director is a crucial step in executing President Trump’s agenda to restore integrity and uphold the rule of law.” The post further emphasized that the FBI would refocus on its core mission of administering justice fairly and without bias.
After his confirmation by the Senate on Thursday, Patel expressed gratitude and committed to rebuilding the FBI into an agency that is “transparent, accountable, and committed to justice.” He thanked President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi for their unwavering support and reaffirmed his dedication to restoring public trust in the FBI.
Despite opposition from Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine, Patel received strong backing from most Republicans, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who had previously opposed other Trump nominees. Patel’s confirmation passed with a narrow 51-49 vote, with all Senate Democrats voting against him.
