India, Nov. 26 -- The White House on Tuesday local time firmly rejected reports that President Donald Trump is considering removing FBI director Kash Patel, dismissing the claim amid growing scrutiny of Patel's conduct.

The denial followed an MS NOW report that said Trump was weighing a plan to replace Patel with FBI co-deputy director Andrew Bailey. The outlet suggested the move was being discussed as questions mounted over Patel's social media activity during sensitive investigations and his use of a government jet to visit his girlfriend.

Pushing back the rumour, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt wrote on X, "This story is completely made up."

She added that the story broke while Trump was in the Oval Office meeting his l...