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Trump Signals Plan to Replace FBI Director Wray With Kash Patel

President-elect Donald Trump criticizes Christopher Wray's leadership and confirms his intention to nominate Kash Patel as the next FBI director.

  • Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with FBI Director Christopher Wray, citing the Mar-a-Lago raid and Wray's handling of an assassination attempt on Trump earlier this year.
  • Trump announced his plan to nominate Kash Patel as the new FBI director, signaling a leadership change for the agency.
  • Wray, appointed by Trump in 2017, is serving a 10-year term but could be removed if Trump proceeds with his plan after taking office in January.
  • Trump emphasized that Patel would independently pursue investigations into corruption, without being directed to target specific political figures.
  • The president-elect previewed his upcoming inauguration speech, stating it will focus on unity and bringing the nation together.
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