Kash Patel, a staunch supporter of the Ram Mandir and fierce critic of the "deep state," has been nominated by Donald Trump as FBI Director, symbolising a unique convergence of Indic and American populist narratives. Known for co-authoring the "Nunes Memo," Patel has challenged institutional biases and accused the US justice system of favouring elites while targeting conservatives. A loyal advocate of Trump’s America First agenda, Patel’s rise disrupts perceptions of Trump’s cabinet as homogeneously Christian. His vocal support for US-India ties and cultural identity, combined with his anti-establishment stance, underscores his role as a disruptive force in modern politics.
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