The Indian-origin called the viral speculation “pretty comical” and insisted that the MAGA chief continues to back him. In an interview with Epoch Times, Kash revealed what happened inside the White House when talk of his possible dismissal spread. Patel said the reaction from Trump made it clear there was no truth to the reports.“It was pretty comical… The President laughed, and he said: ‘What are they talking about? Kash is doing a great job.’” Patel added that Trump even joked about taking a photo together, and then they took it. “He goes, ‘Kash, you want to take a photo in front of the Declaration of Independence and tell them how good of a job you’re doing?’ I said, ‘Sure thing, Mr. President.’” Trump later posted the picture on his Truth Social platform.Patel blamed the media for fanning false rumours. “When the media gets together with anonymous sources, like they always do, and it gets louder and louder and louder, that just means our mission is the most effective it’s ever been.”Epstein Files, Alexis Wilkins and moreThe comments come after MS NOW reported that Trump and his top aides had grown irritated with Patel over recent issues, including his handling of Jeffrey Epstein-related files and the controversies involving his girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins. The outlet claimed Trump was considering replacing Patel with senior FBI official Andrew Bailey, who would be eligible to serve as acting director after December 15.Patel has faced backlash from parts of the MAGA base, who accused him of abandoning his earlier claims about Epstein’s death and criticised him for travelling on government aircraft and reportedly using SWAT to protect his girlfriend, Wilkins. The White House dismissed the MS NOW report. Spokeswoman Abigail Jackson said Patel was “a critical member of the President’s team” and was “working tirelessly to restore integrity to the FBI.” Trump himself said, “I do have confidence in Kash, a lot of confidence.”
