Amid the constantly changing dynamics in the White House leadership, reports have come out that suggest FBI director Kash Patel could be the next high-ranking official to lose his job at the hands of Donald Trump. People familiar with the situation have claimed that the President is “fed up” with the controversies surrounding the Republican Party member and is seriously considering ousting the official from his position.
Donald Trump reportedly might fire Kash Patel next
The United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) head is reportedly on the cusp of losing his job due to scandals surrounding him.
As conveyed by The Mirror, Politico White House Bureau Chief Dasha Burns has mentioned that Kash Patel is “likely” to be the next federal official to get the axe from Donald Trump. “It’s only a matter of time,” a Trump administration member seemingly informed Burns of Patel’s current situation. The official argues that Patel’s continued presence at the office won’t be “a good look” for the Trump administration, given his constant involvement in various controversies.
Notably, Patel has garnered immense criticism ever since he took charge of the domestic intelligence agency in 2025 for a number of reasons. His alleged offenses include abuse of office claims, unwarranted use of bureau assets, unexplained firing of officers and staff, as well as showcasing drinking habits at the job.
Moreover, The Atlantic recently published a story claiming Patel has been “known to drink to the point of obvious intoxication.” In response, the FBI director has denied all wrongdoing and filed a $250 million lawsuit against the renowned magazine.
Despite the speculations, Donald Trump has yet to share any update regarding the much-discussed ousting of Kash Patel. However, if the POTUS were to give him the boot in the coming days, the FBI director would join a growing list of officials who have either received their marching orders from him or have chosen to step down from their positions themselves in recent times.
These government agents also include Attorney General Pam Bondi, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer.
Originally reported by Apoorv Rastogi on Mandatory.
