Kashyap ‘Kash’ Patel, US President Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI Director, greeted his parents by saying ‘Jai Shri Krishna’ to them at his confirmation hearing. He also touched their feet to take their blessings before the hearing.

Patel also downplayed his involvement with the “J6 Choir” as senators questioned him over past statements.

Indian American Kash Patel on Thursday told lawmakers that he has been subjected to racism while growing up as an individual.