FBI plans to redeploy 1,500 staff members outside the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, vacating their present headquarters, according to Patel's declarations.

The future of the FBI's headquarters is shrouded in uncertainty, with plans for a move and a potential new building being put on hold following the return of President Donald Trump.

In a March speech at the Justice Department, President Trump expressed his intention to halt the planned move of the FBI's headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Greenbelt, Maryland. This decision came after a report in 2013 found the J. Edgar Hoover Building, the current FBI headquarters, to be in disrepair.

Prior to becoming the FBI Director, Kash Patel had shown an interest in moving the headquarters outside of D.C., aiming to reduce political influence. However, the decision to build a new FBI building at its current location was made by President Trump.

Trump also stated that he wants the new FBI building to be commensurate with the agency being the premier law enforcement agency in the world. He believes that the current building does not meet these standards.

Despite the uncertainty, it is known that approximately 1,500 FBI employees will be relocated outside of the National Capital Region in the next three to nine months. The FBI Director, Kash Patel, announced in an interview that the bureau will move some employees outside of the Washington, D.C., area, citing safety concerns.

However, the location of the new FBI headquarters remains uncertain. There has been no official announcement about the relocation of the FBI headquarters or the construction of a new building. The selection of the Greenbelt, Maryland, site for the FBI's new headquarters faced criticism from Virginia's lawmakers and FBI leadership due to the perceived flaws in the selection process.

It's important to note that about a third of the FBI's total workforce, or around 11,000 employees, are currently assigned in and around D.C. The new FBI building, if built, would be intended to reflect the agency's status as the premier law enforcement agency in the world.

In conclusion, while the future of the FBI's headquarters is uncertain, it is clear that changes are afoot. The decision to halt the move to Greenbelt, Maryland, and the potential construction of a new building have left many questions unanswered, but it is certain that the relocation of 1,500 employees is imminent. As more information becomes available, the public will be kept informed.