WATCH: President Trump Shuts Down Report He’s Considering Replacing Kash Patel

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President Trump just personally shut down rumors that he’s thinking about replacing Kash Patel as FBI Director.

While taking questions aboard Air Force One, he was asked about a recent report that said Kash Patel is on “thin ice” in the Trump administration.

But, President Trump says this couldn’t be further from the truth.

When asked if he may get rid of Patel, President Trump responded clearly, “No! He’s doing a great job!”

Watch here:

Earlier today, a report that claimed that Kash Patel is on the verge of being fired went viral online.

The fake news report from MS Now read:

President Donald Trump is considering removing Kash Patel as FBI director in the coming months, as he and his top aides have grown increasingly frustrated by the unflattering headlines Patel has recently generated, according to three people with knowledge of the situation who requested anonymity in order to speak freely.

Patel has come under scrutiny for his stewardship of bureau resources, including his girlfriend’s security detail and use of a government jet, and for his squabbles with other Trump loyalists.

Trump and White House aides have confided to allies that the president is eyeing removing Patel and is considering top FBI official Andrew Bailey as the bureau’s new director, according to the three people.

Patel is described as being on thin ice and his ouster appears closer than ever, with Bailey as the logical replacement, two of the sources with knowledge of the situation said, though Trump could change his mind in the weeks to come.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was quick to dismiss the ridiculous reporting as “completely made up.”

Read her statement here:

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 totally false. Come on Kash, let’s take a picture to show them you’re doing a great job!”

Do not believe the Fake News!

Another fake news story debunked.

This is exactly why the establishment media has lost all credibility.

[H/T We Love Trump]



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