The chief minister says he has to take the home affairs minister's word for it about a recent newspaper article claiming he was looking to oust him.
It said Juan Watterson had been discussing this with fellow Tynwald members.
Speaking to Manx Radio, Mr Watterson denied this was the case, but Isle of Man Newspapers says it stands by the story.
Chief Minister Allan Bell has just returned to work after being absent for a few weeks through illness
He says he believes what Mr Watterson has told him:Clip 1
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