White house sources reported that Trump’s victory in one of the fiercest elections in US history has sparked a buzz about his upcoming Cabinet, with Indian-American adviser Kash patel being considered Trump’s top pick for the role of director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Considered the “ultimate trump loyalist", Kash patel has held various high-profile positions in national security and defence during Trump’s first administration. Many allies of trump have advocated for Patel’s appointment as the next CIA director due to his wide-ranging experience.
Meanwhile Kashyap Patel’s confirmation as the CIA director can only be ratified by the US Senate, where the Republicans secured a majority on Tuesday. If not, patel can expect a position in the US National Security Council. What is more interesting is that Patel’s views on india are in stark contrast with those of the US administration and the so-called ‘legacy media’.
Moreover the historic ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of the ram mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh triggered a wave of jubilation across india as many saw it as Lord Ram’s homecoming after 500 years. However, the US Commission on international Religious Freedom (USCIRF) expressed concerns and said it was “troubled" by the inauguration of the Temple. He added “The Washington establishment forgot that part of history to put on what I believe is a disinformation campaign that’s harmful to india and the PM’s position. They’re using that because I think they liken trump and Modi as similar figures, and the establishment class in Washington doesn’t want that to be the case”.
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