Congressman Russell Fry announces Kash Patel as new FBI director

Congressman Russell Fry announces Kash Patel as new FBI director
Russell Fry U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 7th district — Official U.S. House Headshot
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Congressman Russell Fry, representing South Carolina’s 7th district, has been vocal on social media regarding recent developments. Serving in the U.S. Congress since 2023, Fry succeeded Tom Rice and previously held a position in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2015 to 2022. Educated at the University of South Carolina and Charleston School of Law, Fry resides in Murrells Inlet.

On February 20, 2025, Congressman Fry announced via Twitter that “Kash Patel has been CONFIRMED as the new Director of the FBI!” He expressed confidence that Patel will “protect American citizens, root out weaponization, and uphold the Constitution,” marking what he described as “a new era.”

Later that day, Fry shared another tweet without additional commentary but included links: https://t.co/7satdclhT4 https://t.co/kLPcmTS0bj.

The following day on February 21, 2025, Fry posted an optimistic message stating “America is being made great again!” This statement aligns with his previous endorsements and political stance.



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