US EditionWhite House denies reports that Kash Patel is being ousted as FBI director
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called the report fabricated and shared a photo of Trump and Patel in the Oval Office, affirming Patel's ongoing role.
- 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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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…
Donald Trump Responds to Kash Patel Firing Rumors
President Donald Trump denied a recent report that he was looking to replace FBI Director Kash Patel, as the nation's top federal investigator faces mounting criticism and negative press coverage. 'No, he's doing a good job,' the president said in response to question from a reporter aboard Air…
Is Trump planning to fire FBI chief Kash Patel over use of jet for girlfriend? Here's what US President said
Amid reports that Donald Trump is considering ousting Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel from his post, the US President on Tuesday backed the 45-year-old American lawyer, saying that 'he is doing a great job.' 'He's doing a great job': Trump "No, he's doing a good job. Kash Patel? He's doing a great job, I think," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One when asked about the report. The rumours about the Republican Presi…
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President Trump Shuts Down Report He's Considering Replacing Kash Patel
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 …
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