Trump Denies Plan to Oust FBI Chief Kash Patel Amid Scrutiny
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The White House has vehemently denied reports that President Donald Trump is considering removing FBI director Kash Patel. In a statement, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called the claims 'completely made up,' citing the timing of the reports as they broke during a meeting between Trump and his law enforcement team, including Patel. The denial follows an MS NOW report that suggested Trump was weighing a plan to replace Patel with FBI co-deputy director Andrew Bailey. The outlet's claims stem from growing scrutiny of Patel's conduct, which includes using government jets for personal trips and posting sensitive information about active investigations on social media. Patel has been at the center of controversy, with reports suggesting he used government resources to visit his girlfriend, country singer Alexis Wilkins. Additionally, he has been accused of breaching protocol by posting details about ongoing investigations on social media. Trump publicly praised Patel just last week, expressing 'a lot of confidence' in the FBI chief. However, the renewed speculation surrounding Patel's role comes as the FBI faces mounting questions about his conduct. The FBI has declined to comment on the matter, while MS NOW stands by its reporting.
