# FBI Director Denies Chicago Trip Cancellation | US News

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Podcast: [US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297)
Published: 2026-07-11T01:57:15+00:00
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FBI Director Kash Patel is firing back at MS NOW’s explosive report claiming he canceled a Chicago trip after being summoned to the White House over performance concerns — calling it “all false.” Patel insists the only truth is he was at the White House, and warned the outlet it will soon “learn why.” The report, citing sources, said Patel scrapped his flight moments before departure to attend a concert by his girlfriend, country singer Alexis Wilkins, and visit the Chicago field office — sparking accusations that his jet was being used for personal travel at taxpayer expense. Internal FBI agents reportedly complained about the last-minute Chicago visit. The FBI’s Rapid Response account and a White House official both denied the claims, saying Patel was summoned for official business and never boarded a plane. Amid the chaos, the FBI continues to tout Patel’s leadership, citing historic lows in crime under his tenure. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f2ff905698c117b5

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