Longtime FBI Director Christopher Wray has announced his imminent resignation as FBI director, paving the way for Kash Patel to take over.
Seven years into his 10-year term, Wray faced two options: wait for President-elect Donald Trump to fire him or step down first. He chose the latter.
Wray announced his plans to resign come January, acknowledging Trump’s intention to replace him during an all-staff town hall attended by thousands of FBI employees.
🚨 NEW: Christopher Wray announces resignation as FBI director, making way for Kash Patel to take over the position.
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"He says – now is his time to go."
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“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,” Wray said during the town hall. “My goal is to keep the focus on our mission – the indispensable work you’re doing on behalf of the American people every day. 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.”
The FBI director said the decision was not easy for him, adding he loves the FBI, its mission, and people.
Wray also said his focus is, and always has been, on the FBI doing what is right for the FBI.
“When you look at where the threats are headed, it’s clear that the importance of our work – keeping Americans safe and upholding the Constitution – will not change. And what absolutely cannot, must not change is our commitment to doing the right thing, the right way, every time,” Wray said. “Our adherence to our core values, our dedication to independence and objectivity, and our defense of the rule of law – those fundamental aspects of who we are must never change. That’s the real strength of the FBI – the importance of our mission, the quality of our people, and their dedication to service over self. It’s an unshakeable foundation that’s stood the test of time, and cannot be easily moved. And it – you, the men and women of the FBI – are why the Bureau will endure and remain successful long into the future.”
Trump nominated Wray on June 7, 2017, to succeed James Comey, whom Trump had fired the previous month. Wray was confirmed by the Senate on Aug, 1, 2017, with a vote of 92–5.
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Thank God! He should have done this 4 years ago. Good riddance, and don’t let the door hit you in the …..
Wise move – We hope that President Trump cleans the dean of snakes that have been hatching faster than chicken eggs. The FBI has become totally CORRUPTED; We have seen how President was treated by the FBI during his first term and have absolutely no doubt that with the same nest of snakes in place he would b e hounded day after day just as he was during his first term.
The FBI was an excellent agency until GREED, CORRRUPTION , and anti-Americanism reared their ugly heads