India, Feb. 22 -- Kash Patel, a fervent Donald Trump supporter, took oath as the new director of the FBI on Friday, becoming one of the most powerful appointees in the 47th President's administration.

Patel has been one of Trump's most vocal supporters since the conclusion of his first term. He held important roles at the Defense Department and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence under Trump's previous presidency.

While many Trump supporters have been able to utilise their connections to the president for public appearances and press conferences, Patel has created a personal brand based on the president, founding a company called "Based Apparel" that sells pro-Trump souvenirs and "Fight with K$h" items, according to Forb...