India, May 14 -- US President Donald Trump appeared to take a public jab at FBI Director Kash Patel during a White House event this week, with the remark going viral as Patel faces mounting scrutiny over allegations tied to his conduct and leadership.

Speaking at a Monday gathering of the president's Rose Garden Club attended by Republican allies and guests, Trump joked about Patel's growing public profile. "FBI Director Kash Patel. Does he get enough publicity?" Trump said, according to The Mirror US.

"If you could get a little more publicity, it would be very..." the president added before trailing off with a laugh.

Trump's comment came days after The Atlantic published allegations accusing Patel of "excessive drinking and unexplaine...