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Took oath with hand on Bhagavad Gita
Kash Patel recently placed his hand on Bhagavad Gita while taking oath as FBI director, which reflects his Indian roots and his faith in Hinduism.
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Birth and background
Kashyap Pramod Vinod "Kash" Patel was born on 25 February 1980 in Garden City, New York. His parents were Indian immigrants of Gujarati origin, who earlier lived in Uganda, but moved to America in the 1970s due to persecution of people of Indian origin there.
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Educational background
Patel studied criminal justice and history from the University of Richmond and later obtained a law degree from Pace University School of Law. Apart from this, he also obtained a certificate in international law from University College London.
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Considered close to Donald Trump
Kash Patel is considered a confidant of Donald Trump. During Trump's presidency, he played an important role in many important security and legal matters.
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Was the lead author of 'Nunes Memo'
In 2018, he prepared the "Nunes Memo", which alleged serious flaws in the FBI's Russia investigation. This memo became a big weapon for the Republican Party.
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Has also done journalism
Very few people know that before studying law, Kash Patel also worked as a journalist for CNN and Fox News.
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Journey from lawyer to national security officer
Kash Patel started his career as a public prosecutor (public defender) in Miami-Dade County, Florida, but later he became an expert in national security and intelligence matters.
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His girlfriend is 18 years younger
Kash Patel is dating country music artist Alexis Wilkins, who is 18 years younger than him. Alexis is also active in politics and works in Washington D.C.
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Accurate information about net worth is not available
Accurate information about Kash Patel's net worth is not available, but his financial position is considered to be quite strong considering his long innings in government and legal services.
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Linked to transgender ban and other controversies
Kash Patel is known for supporting many controversial policies including President Trump's transgender ban. This gave him a lot of recognition in conservative politics.
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Has monitored matters related to Redstone Arsenal
He has also monitored security matters related to Redstone Arsenal, one of the largest military and space research centers in the US.