Religion: Valhalla Remark By Kash Patel Stirs Social Media

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India-West News Desk

WASHINGTON, DC – FBI Director Kash Patel’s tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk has sparked widespread attention and debate. Kirk, 22, was shot dead on September 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University. During a September 12 press conference announcing the arrest of the alleged shooter, Tyler Robinson, Patel concluded with an emotional farewell: “Rest now, brother. We have the watch, and I’ll see you in Valhalla.”

The reference to Valhalla, a Norse mythological hall of warriors, drew criticism online given Patel’s Hindu upbringing and Kirk’s Christian faith. Social media users questioned the cultural and religious incongruity, with one writing, “Valhalla??? Charlie loved Christ and he is in heaven.” Others defended Patel, noting that Valhalla is meant as a tribute to a fallen warrior.

Patel, who swore his FBI oath on the Bhagavad Gita, faced scrutiny for invoking Valhalla. One commented, “Wasn’t Kash Patel raised Hindu? Why is he talking about Valhalla? My brother, you have so many more cycles left in the samsara.”