New FBI Director Orders Relocation of 1,500 Headquarters Staff

Kash Patel begins tenure by decentralizing operations and emphasizing violent crime enforcement nationwide.

Kash Patel, confirmed as FBI Director with a 51-49 Senate vote, was sworn in on Friday and immediately announced major structural changes.
Patel ordered the transfer of 1,500 personnel from FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C., to field offices across the U.S. and a facility in Huntsville, Alabama.
The move aims to decentralize the FBI's operations, reduce its Washington presence, and bolster its focus on combating violent crime in local communities.
Patel reiterated his commitment to rigorous constitutional oversight and accountability within and outside the FBI, starting this weekend.
During the first month of President Trump’s second term, at least 75 senior FBI and DOJ officials have left their positions through firings, resignations, or demotions.