Mr Patel faced a grueling and hostile hearing, and it was carried over to the final vote. Previously, three other now-confirmed nominees had squeaked by, with SecDef Hegseth requiring the vote of Vice President Vance to break the tie.
Director Patel is now the fourth FBI Director since September 4, 2001, when Robert Mueller was sworn in. He was followed by James Comey and Chrisopher Wray.
The term is considered to be for ten years since 1976, but only Mueller has served his full term. And only J. Edgar Hoover served longer. In addition, he was extended by two years by a special Congressional vote.
The FBI Director reports to the Attorney General.
In addition, the last two directors were removed prior to completing their full terms due to questionable activities.
Mr Patel is the youngest Director and the first Indian-American to lead the FBI. Patel worked for 12 years as a public defender in Florida before serving in the Justice Department as a trial attorney between 2014 and 2017.
At his hearing, Patel pledged to reform rather than unravel the bureau, after some close Trump allies called for the FBI to be disbanded after the August 2022 raid on Trump’s Florida residence.
He truly has his work cut out for him to clean up the mismanagement and politicization which has gone on for years.
Congratulations Director Patel!
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