White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino recently congratulated Kash Patel on his appointment as the new FBI Director in a unique and creative way. Scavino shared a Bollywood-style meme featuring a dance clip from the song “Malhari” from the movie
, with Patel’s face superimposed over actor Ranveer Singh’s.
The congratulatory post was shared on X (formerly Twitter) and quickly went viral, receiving mixed reactions from social media users. Scavino’s use of the Bollywood meme highlights the cultural connection and adds a celebratory touch to Patel’s new role.
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“Congratulations to the new Director of the FBI, @Kash_Patel,” posted Dan Scavino on X.
Patel, an Indian-origin ally of former President Donald Trump, was confirmed as FBI Director in a 51-49 Senate vote. The White House celebrated his appointment, stating it supports Trump’s agenda to restore integrity and uphold justice.
Scavino’s creative way of welcoming Patel has sparked discussions about the use of cultural references in official communications and the blending of entertainment and politics. Here’s what users commented on X.
‘Of course he’s not going to go after our political enemies, but curious, which one of those people is on the top of his list?:)’
‘Great choice by President Trump, Kash Patel will bring much needed reform to the FBI He’s a true patriot and will work tirelessly to restore trust in the agency. Looking forward to seeing the positive changes he’ll implement.’