The United States Senate chose Kash Patel to lead the FBI, an important group that helps keep America safe. Fifty-one people said yes, and forty-nine said no. Most Republicans wanted him, but two Republicans named Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski joined the Democrats who didn't. Patel will replace Christopher Wray, who left his job after President Trump wanted someone new.
Patel comes from a special family story. His parents had to leave Uganda many years ago when a mean leader named Idi Amin kicked them out. They came to America, and that's where Patel grew up. He became a lawyer and worked hard to serve his country.
After the Senate picked him, Patel said thank you to everyone, especially President Trump. He wants to make the FBI better and more open with people. He thinks many Americans don't trust the FBI anymore, and he wants to change that. He promised to let police officers do their jobs properly and make everyone proud of the FBI again.
He sent a strong message to bad people who might want to hurt Americans. He said the FBI would find them anywhere in the world. When he talked to the Senate before they picked him, people asked him hard questions about things he said before. He told them he would be fair and wouldn't let politics change how the FBI works.
FBI leaders usually stay in their jobs for ten years. This helps them make choices without worrying about what politicians want. President Trump asked the last leader, Christopher Wray, to leave. Some people didn't like this because they worried about Patel's past work. Many Republicans said Patel would make the FBI more open with people, which made them happy.
Patel said he would make sure the FBI stays focused on keeping America safe. He wants people to trust the FBI again and believes he can make it happen. Many people will watch what he does next because they want to believe in the FBI again.
Patel comes from a special family story. His parents had to leave Uganda many years ago when a mean leader named Idi Amin kicked them out. They came to America, and that's where Patel grew up. He became a lawyer and worked hard to serve his country.
After the Senate picked him, Patel said thank you to everyone, especially President Trump. He wants to make the FBI better and more open with people. He thinks many Americans don't trust the FBI anymore, and he wants to change that. He promised to let police officers do their jobs properly and make everyone proud of the FBI again.
He sent a strong message to bad people who might want to hurt Americans. He said the FBI would find them anywhere in the world. When he talked to the Senate before they picked him, people asked him hard questions about things he said before. He told them he would be fair and wouldn't let politics change how the FBI works.
FBI leaders usually stay in their jobs for ten years. This helps them make choices without worrying about what politicians want. President Trump asked the last leader, Christopher Wray, to leave. Some people didn't like this because they worried about Patel's past work. Many Republicans said Patel would make the FBI more open with people, which made them happy.
Patel said he would make sure the FBI stays focused on keeping America safe. He wants people to trust the FBI again and believes he can make it happen. Many people will watch what he does next because they want to believe in the FBI again.
