US EditionWhite House denies reports that Kash Patel is being ousted as FBI director
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called reports of Patel's removal fabricated; Trump publicly praised Patel despite internal criticisms over resource use, officials said.
- On Tuesday, MS NOW reported President Donald Trump is considering firing Kash Patel, FBI director, citing three people with knowledge of the situation; the White House denied this, with Karoline Leavitt calling it `completely made up`.
- Patel's controversies include presumptuous social-media posts, using a government jet for a date night, assigning a SWAT detail for his girlfriend, and firing at least 30 agents last month, angering FBI leadership.
- When the report ran, Trump laughed and posed for a photo with Patel in the Oval Office, while Patel earlier this month called the story `fake news` and MS NOW correspondent Ken Dilanian followed up soon after.
- Sources say Patel could be replaced by the end of the year or in the coming months, with Andrew Bailey, FBI co-deputy director and former attorney general of Missouri, reportedly the top choice.
- Internal reactions suggest Dan Bongino skipped work amid disputes over Kash Patel and Epstein files, while Patel's claim that the FBI thwarted a terrorist attack intensified bureau strain and political tensions.
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Despite scandals involving the FBI director, Donald Trump dismisses the possibility that someone else could take his place.
President Trump Shuts Down Report He’s Considering Replacing Kash Patel * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Kaley
President Trump just personally shut down rumors that he’s thinking about replacing Kash Patel as FBI Director. While taking questions aboard Air Force One, he was asked about a recent report that said Kash Patel is on “thin ice” in the Trump administration. But, President Trump says this couldn’t be further from the truth. When asked if he may get rid of Patel, President Trump responded clearly, “No! He’s doing a great job!” Watch here: Backup …
Breaking: President Trump Personally Addresses Reports Claiming Kash Patel Is on 'Thin Ice'—Some People Will Be Disappointed
President Trump wasted no time swatting down the latest fake news hit piece on his FBI Director Kash Patel, calling the whole thing “totally false” with a laugh during a chat on Air Force One. The rumor mill, fueled by far-left MSNBC, claimed Trump was frustrated with Patel’s “unflattering headlines” over his girlfriend’s security detail and squabbles with other Trump loyalists, even floating Andrew Bailey as a replacement. But Trump, fresh from…
Trump: No plans to replace Patel
President Trump said late Tuesday he does not plan to replace FBI Director Kash Patel, who has drawn scrutiny in recent weeks. “No, he’s doing a good job. Kash Patel? No, he’s doing a great job, I think,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One when asked if he planned to replace Patel. White House…
Trump shoots down rumors of firing FBI's Kash Patel with Oval Office photo
The White House is forcefully rejecting a report from MS NOW claiming President Donald Trump is weighing whether to remove FBI Director Kash Patel. The administration called the story “completely made up” and moved quickly to show Patel is firmly in the president’s good graces. White House responds Now, Trump himself is pushing back. When asked aboard Air Force One Tuesday night whether he planned to replace Patel, Trump dismissed the idea outri…
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