India, Nov. 26 -- Kash Patel, who assumed the role of Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in early 2025, is reportedly under threat of removal amid a swirl of scandals and internal strife. MS NOW reported on Tuesday that Donald Trump's camp is "frustrated" with Patel's mounting negative headlines and may remove him by year-end.

Below is a list of five major controversies that have dogged Patel's tenure thus far:

Before the Epstein files release became a law, Patel had come under fire from the public and within conservative circles for statements regarding the Epstein investigation.

He testified, saying, "no credible information" exists that Epstein trafficked victims to others. The very claim led to the antagonisation...