FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation on Wednesday.
“After weeks of careful thought, I’ve decided the right thing for the bureau is for me to serve until the end of the current administration in January and then step down,” Christopher Wray said Wednesday, according NBC News.
“My goal is to keep the focus on our mission — the indispensable work you’re doing on behalf of the American people every day,” Wray said. “In my view, this is the best way to avoid dragging the Bureau deeper into the fray, while reinforcing the values and principles that are so important to how we do our work.”
Fox News Alert: FBI Director Christopher Wray resigns pic.twitter.com/YW8ooYpBYV
— TV News Now (@TVNewsNow) December 11, 2024
Earlier this week it was reported that FBI Director Christopher Wray was preparing to resign as President Trump moves forward with nominee Kash Patel.
Republican Senator Chuck Grassley (IA) sent Christopher Wray a blistering letter on Monday and told him and his deputy Paul Abbate to step down for the good of the country.
“For the good of the country, it’s time for you and your deputy to move on to the next chapter in your lives,” Mr. Grassley wrote in the letter to Wray, according to The Washington Times. “I therefore must express my vote of no confidence in your continued leadership of the FBI.”
According to The Washington Times, Christopher Wray didn’t want to get fired by President Trump.
Last weekend Kristen Welker tried to get Trump in a gotcha question over potentially firing Christopher Wray.
“Are you going to fire the current FBI Director Christopher Wray who you appointed?” Kristen Welker asked Trump.
Trump knew exactly how to handle this question.
“Well, I can’t say I’m thrilled with him. He invaded my home. I’m suing the country over it. He invaded Mar-a-Lago. I’m very unhappy with the things he’s done and crime is at an all-time high,” Trump said.
Trump told Kristen Welker he’s not going to answer her question.
Trump continued, “And then when I was shot in the ear, [Wray] said oh maybe it was shrapnel…”
Kristen Welker asked Trump again if he’s going to fire Christopher Wray.
“It would sort of seem pretty obvious that if Kash Patel gets in, he’s going to be taking somebody’s place, right? That somebody is the man you’re talking about.”
NBC: Will you fire Christopher Wray?
PRESIDENT TRUMP: “It would sort of seem pretty obvious that if @Kash_Patel gets in, he’s going to be taking somebody’s place, right? That somebody is the man you’re talking about.” pic.twitter.com/dYQwfx5l5O
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) December 8, 2024
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