Kash Patel Fires Up First Statement As FBI Director, Tells Media ‘Bring It On’
1 sourceUpdated Jul 1, 2026
FBI Director Kash Patel made his first statement as director after he was sworn in Friday, with a challenge to the media and a promise of sweeping reforms within the bureau. Patel began his speech by expressing…
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