WASHINGTON, Nov 25 (Reuters) - The FBI has requested interviews with six Democratic members of the U.S. Congress who in a video message told members of the military they can legally refuse to carry out unlawful orders, a Justice Department official told Reuters on Tuesday.

The confrontation between the White House and a group of Democratic veterans in Congress shifted from a war of words to a potential criminal inquiry on

The outlet MS NOW reported that Trump was considering ousting Patel from his role as FBI director. The White House responded by denying the claim. The president then moved to reinforce that message in his own words.

Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that FBI Director Kash Patel is "doing a great job" after a report claimed the White House was exploring a replacement.