Kash Patel lays out FBI’s top two priorities in letter to subordinates

Kash Patel, the newly confirmed FBI Director, is set to be sworn in on Friday with a clear vision for the agency. In a letter to his colleagues obtained by Fox News Digital, Patel outlined his top priorities, emphasizing the importance of bolstering resources and rebuilding trust in the FBI.

Having spent his career in government service and national security, Patel expressed his commitment to pursuing justice and upholding the rule of law. He underscored the FBI’s mission to keep Americans safe, both at home and abroad, as a “no-fail mission” that must be supported in the coming months.

Patel’s priorities for the organization are twofold. First, he aims to provide the tools and resources necessary for field agents to keep communities safe. This includes streamlining operations at Headquarters and collaborating more closely with state and local law enforcement partners. Second, Patel is focused on rebuilding the American people’s trust in the FBI through transparency with Congress, upholding the highest standards, and ensuring a single standard of justice for all.

In his letter, Patel praised the dedicated men and women of the FBI as “courageous warriors of justice” and vowed to have their backs as they have the backs of the American people. He looks forward to serving with them in the years to come.

Patel, nominated by President Donald Trump, was confirmed as the ninth FBI director in a narrow Senate vote on Thursday, succeeding former director Christopher Wray. During the first Trump administration, Patel played a key role in counterterrorism efforts, including missions to take down high-ranking al-Qaeda and ISIS leaders.

Prior to his role as FBI Director, Patel served as a deputy assistant to the president and senior director for counterterrorism. He also held positions at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the House Intelligence Committee, where he led investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 election.

As Patel prepares to take the helm at the FBI, he brings a wealth of experience and a clear vision for the agency’s future. His commitment to justice, transparency, and rebuilding trust will be crucial in leading the bureau forward.