Kash Patel
Profile
Kash Patel is an American lawyer and government official currently serving as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation since 2025. Previously, he held various roles in the Department of Justice and the National Security Council, and served as chief of staff to the acting secretary of defense during the Trump administration. Known for his close association with Donald Trump, Patel has been a vocal critic of the FBI, advocating for significant institutional reform and frequently highlighting concerns regarding the bureau's surveillance practices. His career has spanned roles as a public defender, federal prosecutor, and congressional aide, including his work as a primary author of the Nunes memo.
Details
- Born
- February 25, 1980 · 46 years old
- Birth place
- Garden City, New York, United States
- Education
- University of Richmond, University College London, Pace University School of Law
- Career
- Public defender, federal prosecutor, congressional staffer, senior aide to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, principal deputy director of national intelligence, chief of staff to the acting secretary of defense
