President Donald Trump and his senior administration officials are reportedly growing increasingly frustrated with current FBI Director Kash Patel over a series of unfavorable headlines, with serious discussions about potentially removing him from his position, according to an exclusive MS NOW report.
Growing Discontent in the White House
Three sources familiar with the matter revealed that the Trump administration has become particularly concerned about the negative media attention surrounding Patel's recent decisions and personal conduct. The report indicates that Andrew Bailey's name is being actively discussed as a potential replacement for the FBI director position.
Andrew Bailey currently serves as a top FBI official and brings significant credentials to the table. He previously held the position of Missouri's attorney general before joining the FBI and has military experience as a US Army veteran who served in Iraq as an armored cavalry officer.
MAGA Base Turns Against Patel
The once-popular FBI director has faced mounting criticism from his former supporters within the MAGA movement. The discontent began when Patel reversed his long-standing position on the Jeffrey Epstein case. Previously, Patel had been a vocal advocate of the theory that sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was murdered while in custody and had promised full transparency by releasing all Epstein-related files.
However, after assuming the role of FBI director and reviewing prison surveillance footage, Patel dramatically changed his stance, publicly declaring that he now believes Epstein died by suicide. This reversal alienated many of his core supporters who had trusted his initial assessment.
Personal Life Controversies Escalate
The situation intensified when Patel's girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, became embroiled in the controversy. Critics of the FBI director began circulating theories alleging that Wilkins might be a Mossad agent who had honeytrapped Patel. These allegations gained traction among MAGA supporters, who started referring to her as a 'honeypot.'
Further controversy emerged regarding Patel's use of government aircraft for personal travel. While FBI directors typically cannot fly commercial airlines due to security protocols, Patel faced criticism for allegedly using these resources excessively to attend his girlfriend's events. The situation reached new heights when reports surfaced that Patel had deployed elite SWAT teams to provide security for Wilkins after she received multiple death threats.
The conflict escalated legally when Alexis Wilkins sued MAGA influencers through the Kash Foundation for spreading what she termed the 'Israeli theory.' This legal action prompted accusations from MAGA activists that Patel was using his official position and influence to target political opponents.
Administration's Stance and Timeline
Despite the growing controversy, the White House has publicly expressed support for Patel. White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson responded to MS NOW's inquiries by stating, "President Trump has assembled the most talented and impressive Administration in history and they are doing an excellent job carrying out the President's agenda. FBI Director Patel is a critical member of the President's team and he is working tirelessly to restore integrity to the FBI."
President Trump himself voiced confidence in Patel during an interview last week, saying, "I do have confidence in Kash, a lot of confidence, and the DOJ." The president also publicly commended Patel during the annual Thanksgiving turkey pardoning ceremony at the White House on Tuesday, noting that he was "very busy doing a great job" and acknowledging that Patel had "got a following" when several people applauded.
According to the MS NOW report, Andrew Bailey could potentially become acting FBI director without Senate confirmation after serving in his current senior leadership position for at least 90 days. Since Bailey was appointed on September 15, he could assume the role of acting FBI director anytime after December 15, setting up a potential timeline for leadership transition at the federal law enforcement agency.
