The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed Kash Patel as director of the FBI, putting a loyal defender of President Donald Trump and a frequent critic of the bureau atop the most prominent U.

Kash Patel has been confirmed as the ninth Director of the FBI, vowing to restore trust in the agency and ensure justice is delivered fairly. He warned those who threaten Americans, stating that they will be pursued globally.

Maine's Republican senator cited Patel's 'aggressive political activity' as one reason for her opposition and Democrats warned that Patel had vowed to seek revenge against anti-Trump conspirators.