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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‘What the Heck?’: A Scandal Erupts Around One of Trump’s Top Officials and the Photo Meant to Shut It Down Only Made Viewers Ask Even Bigger Questions
President Donald Trump’s inner circle was thrown into turmoil this week after a bombshell report claimed he was ready to fire FBI Director Kash Patel
Despite scandals involving the FBI director, Donald Trump dismisses the possibility that someone else could take his place.
Donald Trump Poses Up With Under-Fire Kash Patel Amid Claims He's 'Considering Replacing' FBI Director Over Controversies Surrounding Private Jets and Country Star Girlfriend
Donald Trump has put on show of solidarity with under-fire Kash Patel amid claims he's is 'considering axing' the FBI director over recent controversies.
Patel Rejects ‘Comical’ Reports His FBI Director Role Is in Jeopardy - The Thinking Conservative News
Recent media reports suggesting President Donald Trump was considering terminating FBI Director Kash Patel are erroneous and laughable, according to Patel. The post Patel Rejects ‘Comical’ Reports His FBI Director Role Is in Jeopardy appeared first on The Thinking Conservative News.
Trump Claims Patel Is 'Doing A Good Job'
One sharp comment from US President Donald Trump that his FBI Director is doing a great job, has defused volatility over an explosive claim about his possible dismissal.Trump responded aboard Air Force One to a report that he was considering removing Kash Patel from the helm of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), calling the idea baseless. The White House swiftly denied the story, portraying the suggestion of an ouster as fabricated.Repor…
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