Indian-American Kash Patel may become one of world's top defence spy agency chief
Kash Patel, a key figure in President-elect Donald Trump's administration, may get the role of deputy director of the CIA. He is often described as someone who would do anything for Donald Trump.
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'Kash' Patel is a former Republican staffer who served in various high-ranking staff roles in the defence and intelligence communities during Trump’s first term. He has frequently appeared on the campaign trail to rally support for Republican nominee Donald Trump, who is now the 47th President of the United States.
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In an interview with Trump ally Steve Bannon last year, he promised to “come after” politicians and journalists perceived to be enemies of the president-elect. During Trump’s first term, Patel drew animosity from some more experienced national security officials, who saw him as volatile and too eager to please the then-president
Some Trump allies would like to see Patel, considered the ultimate Trump loyalist, appointed CIA director, reported news agency Reuters. Any position requiring Senate confirmation may be a challenge, however.
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