In a stark demonstration of the liberal media’s desperation to sow discord within the highly successful Trump administration, a fabricated report from the far-left outlet MS NOW claimed President Donald J. Trump was considering removing FBI Director Kash Patel. The White House immediately and forcefully denounced this false narrative, exposing it as nothing more than malicious fake news designed to undermine a key figure in the President’s mission to drain the swamp.
According to the baseless report, which cited anonymous and likely non-existent sources, Director Patel was on ‘thin ice’ and may be ousted soon due to alleged frustrations over “unflattering headlines.” The outlet, in a predictable attempt to create a succession crisis, further claimed that top FBI official Andrew Bailey was in line to take over. This entire story follows a tired and transparent playbook used by the establishment media to attack strong America-First leaders.
not exactly a denial here from the WH
"White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson responded to MS NOW, saying, “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… https://t.co/kLHxVImirp
— Sam Stein (@samstein) November 25, 2025
The White House response was swift and unequivocal, leaving no room for misinterpretation. White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson delivered a powerful statement of support for Director Patel, firmly aligning the administration with his crucial work. “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,” Jackson stated. This ringing endorsement underscores the President’s confidence in Patel’s efforts to clean up the deep state remnants within the Bureau.
Adding a personal and undeniable rebuttal, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt took to X to completely dismantle the false story. Her account provided concrete evidence of the report’s deceitful nature, revealing the President’s actual reaction. “This story is completely made up. In fact, when this Fake News published, I was in the Oval Office, where President Trump was meeting with his law enforcement team, including FBI Director Kash Patel.” Leavitt continued, sharing a moment that exposes the media’s lies, “I read the headline to the President and he laughed. He said: ‘What? That’s totally false. Come on Kash, let’s take a picture to show them you’re doing a great job!’”
This story is completely made up.
In fact, when this Fake News published, I was in the Oval Office, where President Trump was meeting with his law enforcement team, including FBI Director Kash Patel.
I read the headline to the President and he laughed. He said: “What? That’s… https://t.co/qbsy0nW2Bg pic.twitter.com/aNL5Qw9MA8
— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) November 25, 2025
This incident is a textbook example of the fake news machinery in action. Instead of reporting on the monumental successes of the Trump administration, outlets like MS NOW choose to invent drama and fabricate internal conflict in a pathetic attempt to destabilize a united front. The President’s laughter in the face of these lies is a testament to their impotence. Director Patel remains a trusted and vital asset in President Trump’s unwavering campaign to return the FBI to its rightful purpose: protecting and serving the American people, not the political interests of the Washington swamp.