FBI Director RESIGNS – What’s He Scared Of?

FBI Director Christopher Wray announces resignation, defends agency’s actions in final interview.

What does he know? And is he hiding something from Trump?

At a Glance

  • Christopher Wray to resign as FBI Director before Trump takes office
  • Wray defends FBI’s raid on Mar-a-Lago and emphasizes agency’s independence
  • China identified as the greatest long-term threat to the U.S.
  • Trump plans to nominate Kash Patel as new FBI Director

Wray’s Resignation and Trump’s New Pick

FBI Director Christopher Wray has announced his intention to resign from his position before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office. Wray, who was appointed by Trump in 2017 after the firing of James Comey, fell out of favor with the former president due to disagreements over investigations into the 2020 election claims and the FBI’s raid on Mar-a-Lago.

In a move aimed at ensuring an orderly transition, Wray explained his decision to step down before completing his 10-year term.

“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. 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,” Wray said.

During his final interview as FBI Director, Wray staunchly defended the agency’s independence and objectivity in investigations, despite political pressures. He addressed the controversial raid on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, justifying the action as necessary due to improper storage of classified material.

“When we learn that information, classified material, is not being properly stored, we have a duty to act. And I can tell you that in investigations like this one, a search warrant is not and here was not anybody’s first choice,” Christopher Wray said.

Wray also emphasized that he had not engaged in any discussions with the Biden administration regarding probes into Trump, maintaining the FBI’s commitment to impartiality.

Identifying National Security Threats

In his parting remarks, Wray highlighted the FBI’s ongoing efforts against various national security threats. He identified China as the most significant long-term challenge facing the United States, citing extensive cyber theft and infiltration of critical infrastructure.

“Well, the greatest long-term threat facing our country, in my view, is represented by the People’s Republic of China, the Chinese government, which I consider to be the defining threat of our generation,” Christopher Wray said.

The outgoing director also discussed recent terrorist threats, including a planned attack in New York and a radicalized individual in New Orleans, underscoring the FBI’s crucial role in national security.

Let’s hope Trump’s next pick does a better job…