FBI Director Christopher Wray Resigns Ahead of Trump Inauguration

FBI Director Christopher Wray has announced his resignation, effective at the end of January, before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. This decision comes amid increasing pressure from GOP senators and Trump's expressed desire to replace Wray with loyalist Kash Patel. Wray stated that his resignation aims to prevent further political entanglement of the FBI and emphasized the importance of the bureau's core values and independence. Although Wray's term was set to last until 2027, he chose to step down to avoid being dismissed. His departure will lead to Deputy Director Paul Abbate serving as acting director until a new appointment is confirmed. This resignation marks the conclusion of Wray's tumultuous tenure as FBI director, which began in 2017 under Trump's administration.