Kash Patel is an American lawyer and former federal prosecutor serving as the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation since 2025. In November 2024, Trump announced that he would dismiss Wray as FBI director and nominate Patel as his replacement. He appeared before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary in January 2025. He also served as acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives from February to April 2025.
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Kash Patel was born on the 25th of February 1980, in Garden City, New York, United States.
| Birth Name | Kashyap Pramod Vinod Patel |
| Nickname | Kash Patel |
| Date of Birth | 25th of February 1980 |
| Place of Birth | Garden City, New York, United States |
| Age | 45 years old |
| Sun Sign | Pisces |
| Profession | Political Activist, Attorney, and Author |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Asian (Indian) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Education
Patel graduated from the University of Richmond in 2002 with a degree in criminal justice and history. He earned a certificate in international law from the University College London and graduated from the Pace University School of Law in 2005.
Family Details
- Father – Pramod Patel (Financial Officer)
- Mother – Anjana Patel
- Siblings – Nisha Patel
Marital Status
Single
Girlfriend / Spouse
Kash Patel has dated –
Kash has largely opted to keep his personal life away from the public spotlight, which makes it difficult for us to say anything about his love life and dating history.
Physical Statistics
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| Body Measurements | N/A |
| Body Build | Average |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Shoe Size | 10.5 (US) |
| Dress Size | N/A |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Patel became known appointed as the 9th Director of the FBI. He also served as acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives from February to April 2025. Kash has been widely described as a loyalist of president Donald Trump.
Controversies
In 2019, White House officials suspected Kash Patel of being a back channel to the American President Donald Trump which would affect Ukraine’s relationship with America. In October 2019, American newspaper ‘Politico’ claimed that Kash Patel had unique access to Donald Trump and had advised him on the policy for Ukraine.
Kash denied the claims and sued ‘Politico’ in November 2019 for defamation and demanding $25 million in damages. In December 2020, American news agency, NBC accused Patel of stopping officials from providing help during the presidential transition of Joe Biden.
Kash Patel Net worth
Kash Patel has an estimated net worth of $30 million dollars as of 2025. He is an avid car enthusiast with a collection of over fifteen vintage and modern luxury vehicles. His most recent purchase is a Lamborghini Urus. He also drives a Tesla and a Mercedes S-Class. He also made enormous profits through trading in Bitcoin. In January 2024, Kash bought a four-bedroom luxury mansion in Florida from Fox News host Bret Baier.
Social Media Profiles
- Instagram – fbidirectorkash
- Twitter – Kash Patel
Some Lesser Known Facts About Kash Patel
- Kash is the son of Pramod Patel, a Ugandan of Indian descent who was among those who faced ethnic persecution and were expelled by Ugandan dictator Idi Amin.
- Patel studied criminal justice and history at the University of Richmond and graduated from the Pace University School of Law.
- In 2005, he began working as a public defender in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and later as a federal public defender for the Southern District of Florida.
- In 2012, he began working as a junior staff member at the Department of Justice routing arrest warrants.
- In 2016, he helped Republicans during the FBI’s investigations into a connection between Donald Trump‘s campaign and Russia.
- In April 2017, Patel began working for the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, then led by Representative Devin Nunes.
- In February 2019, Patel joined the National Security Council’s International Organizations and Alliances directorate.
- In July 2019, Patel was appointed as senior director of the counterterrorism directorate of the National Security Council (NSC).
- In September 2021, Patel was subpoenaed by the House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack.
- In 2022, he started a tax-exempt charity, ‘Fight With Kash’ to help people in need and to fight the ‘Deep State.’
- On 22 March 2022, he published a children’s picture book, ‘The Plot Against the King’ in which he represented himself as a wizard trying to save ‘King Donald’ from ‘Hillary Queenton.’
- On 24 January 2023, he published the book, ‘Government Gangsters: The Deep State, the Truth, and the Battle for Our Democracy.’
- In 2024, he promoted COVID-19 anti-vaccine pills that claim to be effective in reversing the effects of the Covid-19 vaccine.
- In November 2024, Trump announced that he would dismiss Wray as FBI director and nominate Patel as his replacement.
- In February 2025, he was appointed director of the FBI after winning the in-Senate elections 51-49.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kash Patel?
Patel is an American lawyer and former federal prosecutor serving as the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation since 2025.
What is the real name of Kash Patel?
His real name is Kashyap Pramod Vinod Patel.
What is the age of Kash Patel?
He is 45 years old (25th of February 1980).
What is Kash Patel Height?
The Height of Kash Patel is 1.75M (5′ 9”).
What is Kash Patel Weight?
The Weight of Kash Patel is 75 kg (165 lbs).
Why is Kash Patel Famous?
Patel became known appointed as the 9th Director of the FBI. He also served as acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives from February to April 2025. Kash has been widely described as a loyalist of president Donald Trump.
What is the Net worth of Kash Patel?
Kash Patel has an estimated net worth of $30 million dollars as of 2025.
