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.