Trump Seeks New FBI Director Amid Wray Criticism

Vice President-elect JD Vance has indicated that President-elect Donald Trump is interviewing candidates for a new FBI director, suggesting plans to replace Christopher Wray. This revelation came through a now-deleted social media post where Vance defended his absence from a Senate vote confirming Biden nominee Embry Kidd to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, stating it was more critical to find an FBI director committed to dismantling the 'deep state.' Trump's dissatisfaction with Wray, whom he appointed in 2017, has been evident due to perceived political biases and calls for Wray's resignation over his defense of Biden's mental acuity. Trump's allies have floated names like Kash Patel and Mike Rogers as potential replacements. The discussion around Wray's potential dismissal underscores Trump's ongoing contention with federal agencies, a recurrent theme in his political narrative.