President Donald Trump directly dismissed rumors that he was considering replacing Kash Patel as FBI director, stating during an event aboard Air Force One, “No! He’s doing a great job.” The president was responding to questions about a report suggesting Patel is on “thin ice” within the administration.
The report, which claimed that Patel’s removal could happen in the coming months due to growing frustration with his unflattering headlines, was swiftly denied by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who labeled it “completely made up.” When the fake news was presented to Trump during a meeting with his law enforcement team, including Patel himself, he laughed and said, “What? That’s totally false. Come on Kash, let’s take a picture to show them you’re doing a great job!”
The article provides no additional context beyond the president’s direct refutation of the claims.