Trump said he plans to appoint cash Patel as the new director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This is reported by CNN, reports UNN.
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The current director of the FBI, Christopher Wray, who has held this position since 2017, must leave his post ahead of schedule, as his term ends in three years.
Known for his legal career and investigative work, Cash Patel has long supported Trump's initiatives. If appointed, he will work under Pam Bondi, whom Trump plans to make attorney general.
Trump stressed that the goal of the new leadership of the FBI will be to return "loyalty, courage and honesty" to the bureau's activities.
The official appointment will depend on the approval process after his inauguration.