FBI touts record-high agent recruitment as win for Patel - Washington Examiner
- The FBI received a record 5,577 new agent applications in March 2025, under Director Kash Patel's leadership, surpassing previous years' totals by a significant margin.
- Director Kash Patel expressed commitment to restoring public trust and tackling politicization at the FBI, aiming to improve its reputation.
- Since January 2025, more than 10,000 new applications have been received, illustrating increased public interest in joining the FBI.
- Patel asserted that more brave men and women are seeking to be a part of the renewed FBI mission, despite challenges.
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NEW: FBI Agent Applications Surge Under Kash Patel's Leadership
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeing a stunning spike in new agent applications under its new director, Kash Patel — signaling that confidence in federal law enforcement may be on the mend. According to internal data reviewed by Fox News Digital, the FBI received 5,577 new agent applications in March, the first full month with Patel at the helm. That figure nearly doubles the monthly average since 2016 and marks the highest number of su…
AMERICA IS BACK: After Struggling for Half a Decade, FBI Receives Record Number of Agent Applications in Kash Patel’s First Month on the Job
In a remarkable turnaround, the FBI experiences a surge in agent applications under Kash Patel's leadership, signaling a renewed commitment to its mission and a brighter future for law enforcement.
FBI touts record-high agent recruitment as win for Patel - Washington Examiner
FBI leaders celebrated record-high agent application numbers in Director Kash Patel’s first full month leading the agency. “The work is only beginning — but this FBI is letting good cops be cops, and more and more brave men and women are seeking to be apart of it,” Patel shared on X. “Our team is doing an outstanding job finding the best of the best.” Fox News Digital reported that in March, the agency saw its largest number of applicants ever, …


FBI Recruiting Soars As Patel Takes Control
In the first full month after Kash Patel was confirmed as FBI director on February 20, the FBI received a record number of new agent applications. 5,577 new applications were filed in March, after 2023 saw a monthly average of 2,797 applications, and 2024’s monthly average was 3,383. The most recent month that saw a ...
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