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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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 …
The White House denied a report indicating that Donald Trump had in mind firing soon the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Kash Patel. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was in charge of denying the information published by MS Now, a news channel owned by NBC. Read more]]>
Trump likely to fire FBI chief Kash Patel over use of jet for girlfriend, other controversies: Report
Patel has come under fire for his handling of bureau resources, including the use of a government jet and a security detail for his girlfriend. Additionally, his ongoing tensions with other Trump loyalists have reportedly raised concerns within the administration
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