Inaugurated As FBI Director, Kash Patel Descendants Of India: Thank You President Trump

US President Donald Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel. (X @JohnRatcliffe)

JAKARTA - Kash Patel, who is a close associate of US President Donald Trump, was inaugurated by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation or the FBI as the 9th Director of the FBI.

Patel's inauguration was carried out in the US Senate on Thursday, February 20 local time. After being sworn in, the US man of Indian descent promised to increase the confidence of the US public in the FBI.

"My mission as Director is clear: let the good police become the police and rebuild trust in the FBI," Patel said, quoted from the Hindustan Times, Friday, February 21.

He also warned those wishing to "harm" the US would not be separated from the monitoring and the rewards ready to be awarded.

"And for those who try to hurt Americans, take this as your warning. We will hunt you in every corner of the planet. First mission. America Forever! Let's start working," he said.

Patel admitted that he would carry out a number of reforms at the FBI so that he became a more transparent, responsible, and committed to justice.

Not to forget, at the end of his statement Patel expressed his gratitude to President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi for their support.

"I am honored to be confirmed as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Thank you to President Trump and Attorney General Bondi for your unshakable trust and support. The FBI has an extraordinary legacy starting from "G-Men" to maintaining the security of our country after 9/11," Patel said.