US President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate Kash Patela lawyer, investigator, his former advisor and devoted ally as FBI director.
“I am proud to announce that Kashyap ‘Kash’ Patel will be the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. “Kash is a brilliant lawyer, investigator and America First fighter who has spent his career exposing corruption, defending justice and protecting the American people,” Trump wrote on Truth Social on November 30.
The 44-year-old served as a district and federal public defender in Florida between 2005 and 2013. In 2014, he joined the Justice Department as a trial attorney and also served as legal liaison to the Joint Special Operations Command.
Patel enjoyed playing ice hockey and was a player, coach and fan, as described in his Department of Defense biography. During Trump’s first term, Patel advised both the director of national intelligence and the secretary of defense.

Is Kash Patel married?

As the search into Patel’s personal life and marriage increases, there is no confirmed information about his marriage, however, there are unconfirmed reports about his secret wedding.
At age 37, Patel attended a bachelor’s charity auction attended by some colleagues, then dropped out after a blogger pointed out that his license to practice in Florida appeared to be outdated, as the New York Times reported.

The beginnings of Kash Patel

Born Kashyap Pramod Patel on Long Island, New York, he is a Gujarati and was raised Hindu. Although he stays away from his roots, he says he has a “very deep connection” to India.

Patel, the author

Patel has written a book called Government Gangsters. According to the AP news agency, Patel has worked with Bannon to release a film version. Patel has also written children’s books celebrating Trump – “The Plot Against the King” stars a thinly veiled Hillary Clinton as a villain targeting “King Donald,” while Kash plays a wizard who foils her plans.

Known for his roles as a counterterrorism prosecutor, senior adviser and staffer on the House Intelligence Committee, Patel has earned a reputation for being both influential and controversial. A graduate of Pace University Law School, he held various public service positions, including public defender in Florida and later at the Department of Justice.
Patel gained widespread attention during his time as a senior adviser to Rep. Devin Nunes, where he reportedly helped draft the controversial memo about FBI misconduct in the Russia investigation. His career was not without controversy; He was criticized for alleged breaches of protocol, including a trip to London to meet with former British intelligence officer Christopher Steele outside normal diplomatic channels. Despite these challenges, Patel has maintained contacts in Washington, including at the White House, where he served in advisory roles under the Trump administration.
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