The new FBI Director Kash Patel also swore on Monday as an acting head of the boss Alcohol, tobacco, firearm and explosives (ATF), while he takes over the helm of two separate agencies of the Ministry of Justice.
“ATF greets the acting director of Kasha Patel at ATF, who swore and had his first visit to the ATF -Washington headquarters, DC, today we are delighted to work together for a safer America!” The agency posted on Monday on X.
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Kash Patel, Director of the Federal Investigation Office (FBI), speaks during the oath ceremony in Washington, DC, USA, February 21, 2025. The US Senate closely confirmed that Kash Patel had led the FBI and performed Donald Trump’s vision for overhaul agencies. (Will Oliver/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Patel swore that he would lead ATF days after he laid the oath to run the FBI after a disputed certificate procedure in which Democrats raised alarm about his lack of management experience, among other claims.
In response to the news, American ambassador Robin Kelly, D-everything., Called Patel “a puppet lobby for a gun that has no business running the FBI or ATF”.
Republicans have been long push on ATF rules that regulate access to firearms.
The National Rifle Association (NRA) said Patel’s appointment was first for the agency reform.
“For too long, ATF focused on how he could manipulate federal statutes to limit the rights of Americans who respect laws,” wrote the group on X. “We look forward to doing the acting director of Patel on protection and expanding Another amendment freedom. “
ATF agents continue their investigation at the Fedex plant after the explosion on March 20, 2018 at Schertz, Texas. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump It is not clearly clear what his plans are for ATF, which has long been the target of the Republicans of Congress. The agency has been accused of implementing the law of a nation in relation to firearms, explosives and fires.
He is also charged with licensing federal firearm dealers, Seeing rifles used in crimes and analysis of intelligence in shooting investigations.
On Sunday, Trump also appointed former secret service agent Dan Bongino as Deputy Director of the FBI.
Patel called Bongino’s appointment “huge news for law enforcement and the future of US justice!”
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“His leadership, integrity and deep devotion to justice make him an ideal choice to help lead the FBI this critical time,” he said. “He’s a cop.”
