Trump picks Kash Patel as FBI Director, Charles Kushner as Ambassador to France, Chronister for DEA

President-elect Donald Trump has named longtime ally Kashyap "Kash" Patel, who has been a frequent and harsh critic of the FBI, to serve as the bureau's next director in the new administration.

Patel, 44, is an attorney with experience in national security, intelligence and counterterrorism and helped uncover the bureau's surveillance of the Trump campaign and first term. He has been a member of Trump’s transition team, advising the administration on other appointments.

Trump announced Patel’s appointment in a Truth Social post on Saturday.

"Kash is a brilliant lawyer, investigator, and ‘America First’ fighter who has spent his career exposing corruption, defending Justice, and protecting the American People," Trump's statement read. "He played a pivotal role in uncovering the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax, standing as an advocate for truth, accountability, and the Constitution."

Earlier in the day, Trump nominated real estate developer Charles Kushner, father of Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, to serve as ambassador to France.

"I am pleased to nominate Charles Kushner, of New Jersey, to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to France," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post on Saturday. "He is a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, & dealmaker, who will be a strong advocate representing our Country & its interests."

In 2020, Kushner was pardoned by Trump 15 years after being found guilty of falsifying tax returns, witness tampering and illegal campaign contributions.

President-elect Donald Trump also announced on Truth Social that he plans to nominate Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister to be the next Administrator for the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).

The post reads, "For over 32 years, Sheriff Chad Chronister has served the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, and received countless commendations and awards for keeping his community SAFE."

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[evegoodmon]

I bet the shredder works overtime in DC

[lindavandiver]

Love, love, love Kash Patel!! Long overdue. Great choice President Trump!.

[petert]

So far I haven’t seen one male nominee with a dress and lipstick.

[thisplaceisazoo]

Kash is going to have a long laundry list of things to investigate. Hope he can help clean out the D.C. swamp!

[jaderiley]

What an awesome pick, Kash Patel!! The future of America is feeling exciting once again!! Thank God!!

[mark]

All excellent picks, especially kash Patel!

[rvrsingam]

Congrats and Kudos to trump in appointing KASH Patel as FBI director. Excellent

[basecitizen]

YES!!! HE DID IT!! KASH IS GOING TO ROCK IT!!!

[costak]

Sheriff Chronister did a FABULOUS job for the entire Hillsborough County area during the Helene and Milton storms. He is a true superhero! Trump picked a great man for a great, very important position!

[franks]

7 weeks to go! Our nightmare will be over.

[robbernath]

Wonder if Trump first offered the DEA post to Sheriff Grady Judd (Polk County, FL) and he turned it down? Grady puts up with absolutely no nonsense and would have the drug cartels running back across the border in droves.

[jamesraj]

There is not one Christian in Modi's Indian team but there are two hindus in Trumps America team. Wonderful !

[branhar]

This is what I was waiting for. Kash Patel is an awesome choice.

[nneely]

Is the comment section completely ignoring Charles Kushner?

[PatrioticUSAmerican]

This is Excellent and Great News!!! We need the Horrible Liberal political ROT in our Federal agencies to be thoroughly cleaned out. Kashyap Patel is the man we need to Clean out the Corruption at the FBI.

[paddlefoot]

Excellent nomination! Kash Patel 👏👏👏

[TerryCheever]

What, you mean the FBI isn't going to be investigating complaining parents at school board meetings, well well, what will we do.

[Detroit_Vs._Everybody]

The Donald Trump Retribution Tour is finally

[randkur]

This is too great. Trump has picked the best. Dream team.

[DKiki-cu]

Go, go, go and drain the swamp, Mr. President!