FBI Director Defends Mar-a-Lago Raid

In a recent '60 Minutes' interview, outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray defended the agency's 2022 raid on former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, stating that the FBI had a duty to retrieve classified documents that were not properly stored. Wray emphasized that the bureau initially sought to recover the documents through less intrusive means before resorting to a search warrant, which he described as a last resort after repeated attempts to secure the documents voluntarily were obstructed. He noted that the FBI has a longstanding obligation to safeguard classified information and that the search warrant was issued only after Trump failed to return the documents as requested. Wray also asserted that he has not discussed the investigation with President Biden and stressed the importance of following established protocols during the investigation. As he prepares to step down, Wray's defense of the raid comes amid ongoing criticism from Trump and his supporters regarding the handling of classified materials. Trump's impending second term is expected to result in significant personnel changes, including Wray's departure from the FBI leadership.