The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a U.S. federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Justice. It investigates and enforces federal laws related to terrorism, cybercrime, organized crime, public corruption, civil rights, and counterintelligence. The FBI’s mission includes protecting national security, upholding federal laws, and assisting state and local authorities with criminal investigations. It works to prevent crime, gather intelligence, and ensure justice while maintaining public safety throughout the United States.
Claims have surfaced alleging that FBI Chief Kash Patel has ordered the removal of all security for Canadian terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. However, these claims are entirely false and baseless. As of now, Kash Patel has not been confirmed as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). He underwent his Senate confirmation hearing on January 30, 2025, where he faced extensive questioning from the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Sharing a postcard on X (Formerly Twitter) propaganda account @KreatelyMedia stated, “FBI Chief Kashmir Patel orders to remove Gurpatwant Singh Pannun’s security cover”. Later, he deleted the post.
Another propaganda account @RealBababanaras also made a post and wrote, “Game begins, FBI Chief Kash Patel orders to remove all security provided to Canadian Terrorist Gurupatwant Singh Pannun.”
Game begins 🔥
— Baba Banaras™ (@RealBababanaras) February 1, 2025
FBI Chief Kash Patel orders to remove all security provided to Canadian Terrorist Gurupatwant Singh Pannun. pic.twitter.com/rrCo0ljTGh
Several other users, influencers and propagandists have also disseminated the same claims. Their posts can be seen here, @FrontalForce, @FltLtAnoopVerma, @IndianSinghh, @SouleFacts, @ocjain4, @SharwanKumarBi7.
The truth behind the claims about FBI Chief Kash Patel, Fact Check
As soon as the posts containing the claims made by propagandists came to our attention. Subsequently, we conducted research and analysis regarding the claims. We found that these claims were false and self-invented.
To verify the claims made by propagandists. We performed relevant keyword searches but couldn’t find any verified and credible sources supporting these claims. As of February 1, 2025, Kash Patel has not been confirmed as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). According to several reports (1, 2, 3), He underwent his Senate confirmation hearing on January 30, 2025, where he faced extensive questioning from the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Additionally, the committee has yet to vote on his nomination, and a date for this vote has not been publicly announced. Following the committee’s decision, the full Senate will vote to confirm or reject his appointment. Until these steps are completed, Kash Patel does not hold the position of FBI Director. Moreover, Kash Patel didn’t mention any such future priorities during his hearing speech.
Therefore, it is evident from verified sources that Kashmir Patel has not made any such statement about the khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
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— D-Intent Data (@dintentdata) February 1, 2025
ANALYSIS: Unsubstantiated
FACT: Claims are circulating that FBI Chief Kash Patel has ordered the removal of all security for Canadian terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. These claims are entirely baseless. Currently, Kash Patel has not been confirmed as the Director (1/4) pic.twitter.com/dAZv3tL6zs
Intent
Ignorant influencers are circulating self-invented claims about Kash Patel to get the spotlight on social media.
Conclusion
Claim– New FBI Chief Kash Patel has ordered the removal of all security for Canadian terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
Fact– As of February 1, 2025, Kash Patel has not been confirmed as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Additionally, Kash Patel didn’t mention any such future priorities during his speech.
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