Kash Pramod Patel

Kashyap Pramod Patel is an American lawyer and government official of Indian descent, born in Garden City, New York, who began his career as a public defender handling complex cases before serving in key national security roles in the U.S. Department of Justice and as Chief of Staff to the Acting Secretary of Defense during Donald Trump's first term.[1][2][3] Confirmed as FBI Director in February 2025, he currently leads the bureau amid high-profile investigations and is known for his claims about a 'deep state' in government.[2][3]