FBI Director Chris Wray says he'll resign as Trump takes office

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'Makes it even easier': Legal experts slam FBI chief for clearing way for Trump rampage

FBI Director Christopher Wray announced this week he would step down ahead of Donald Trump's swearing-in to help the FBI avoid unnecessary drama and distraction from his agents' work.Legal analysts at Slate wrote Friday that this was a huge mistake on his part — and they're not the only ones in the legal community lambasting the law enforcement leader.Legal affairs writer Dahlia Lithwick spoke with Slate's Supreme Court correspondent Mark Joseph…

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FBI Director Christopher Wray Announces Resignation Ahead of Trump’s Term – CLG News

FBI Director Christopher Wray Announces Resignation Ahead of Trump’s Term | 11 Dec 2024 | FBI Director [traitor] Christopher Wray confirmed the rumors on Wednesday, previewing his plans to resign ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s second term. According to the Washington Post, Wray — who replaced anti-Trumper James Comey in 2017 — made the announcement during a town hall with what the outlet described as the “FBI workforce.” Wray maintained…

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'Unqualified': Former CIA director slams Trump Cabinet nominee

On Wednesday, December 11, FBI Director Christopher Wray announced that he is resigning and will be gone before President-elect Donald Trump begins his second term.Trump, who has nominated far-right QAnon supporter Kash Patel for FBI director, planned to fire Wray. But Wray has decided to leave the FBI before Trump has a chance to fire him. Some of Wray's supporters wish he would remain in his position until after Trump is sworn in as president.…

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Christopher Wray just did exactly what FBI directors are not supposed to do

Chris Wray announced Wednesday that he would end his 10-year term as FBI director three years early, essentially bowing to political pressure from Trump.

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Christopher Wray has announced that he will resign from office before the transfer of power to the White House. His departure was inevitable since Trump has already chosen a successor in the person of Kash Patel....

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FBI Director Christopher Wray reluctantly resigns saying, ‘I love our mission’

FBI Director Christopher Wray, who said he will resign in January, received a standing ovation from bureau workers after delivering the news. The move is not unexpected, as President-elect Donald Trump has already tapped Kash Patel as his successor.