White House backs Kash Patel after reported frustration over FBI director’s social media

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White House officials jumped to FBI Director Kash Patel‘s defense after reports surfaced that administration officials were frustrated with his social media activity and alleged globe-trotting.

White House communications director Steven Cheung defended Patel against MS NOW reports that suggested he canceled a trip to see his girlfriend in Chicago due to frustration from administration personnel over a post Patel made mocking the outlet’s reporting.

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