White House Dismisses FBI Director Removal Reports as "Fake News"
In a strong rebuttal to circulating media reports, the White House has categorically denied claims that President Donald Trump is considering the removal of FBI Director Kash Patel. The denial came directly from White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday, November 26, 2025.
Oval Office Meeting Contradicts Removal Speculation
According to Leavitt, she was actually present in the Oval Office when the controversial news report surfaced. "I was in the Oval Office, where President Trump was meeting with his law enforcement team, including FBI Director Kash Patel," Leavitt stated, directly contradicting the media narrative.
The Press Secretary revealed an interesting reaction from the President when she read him the headline. "When I read the headline to the President, he laughed," Leavitt recounted. Trump reportedly responded by saying, "What? That's totally false. Come on Kash, let's take a picture to show them you're doing a great job!"
Origin of the Controversial Report
The disputed report originally appeared on MS Now, citing three unnamed sources who claimed that President Trump and his top aides had grown increasingly frustrated with unflattering headlines generated by Patel's leadership. The report specifically mentioned scrutiny over Patel's stewardship of bureau resources, including security detail arrangements for his girlfriend.
However, the White House has labeled these claims as entirely baseless. Leavitt emphasized the strong working relationship between Trump and Patel by sharing a photograph of the two together shortly after the report emerged, calling the story "completely made up" and urging the public not to believe what she termed as "Fake News."
The timing of this denial comes at a crucial moment for the FBI leadership, with Patel having taken over the bureau amidst significant challenges. The White House's firm stance indicates continued confidence in Patel's leadership and dismisses any speculation about internal tensions within the administration regarding FBI leadership.
