Washington DC, Feb. 20 -- At a reception honouring Black History Month, US President Donald Trump highlighted significant milestones, including the confirmation of Kash Patel as the new FBI Director.

He also highlighted the increasing representation of Black Republicans in the US House, noting it's the highest number since 1870.

Trump on Thursday said, "Voting for Agriculture Secretary was a little easier than some of our people, but they were all approved. Today, we just had Kash Patel approved (as FBI Director)."

Trump also spoke about the upcoming 250th anniversary of the nation's founding, expressing a commitment to recognising the contributions of Black Americans in protecting and expanding freedom.

"We have more black Republican...