FBI Director Christopher Wray confirms plan to resign before start of Trump's second term

Current FBI Director Christopher Wray has confirmed that he's planning to resign before Donald Trump begins his next turn in the White House.

He apparently made the announcement while addressing what the Washington Post described as the "FBI workforce."

"My goal is to keep the focus on our mission — the indispensable work you’re doing on behalf of the American people every day," Christopher Wray said.

He confirmed he was stepping down:

"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. I love this place, I love our mission, and I love our people — but my focus is, and always has been, on us and doing what’s right for the FBI."

Christopher Wray saw the writing on the wall. With Trump already having nominated Kash Patel for the spot, it was clear that Donald Trump did NOT plan to have Christopher Wray hang around any longer.

🚨 NEW: Christopher Wray announces resignation as FBI director, making way for Kash Patel to take over the position.

"He says - now is his time to go."

"He was 7 years into his 10-year term. He had two options: wait to be fired by Trump [or] bow out before. He has chosen to bow… pic.twitter.com/DxIJ3Dt4uY

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) December 11, 2024