Everyone is jumping ship. No one wants to be around when Trump comes back into his own.
And now major resignation news from the White House is dropping jaws
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his plans to step down at the conclusion of the Biden administration, marking the end of a tenure that many conservatives viewed as emblematic of the Bureau’s politicization under Democrat leadership.
Fox News obtained exclusive information just before Wray’s announcement, revealing he would break the news during an FBI town hall in Washington, D.C., attended virtually by thousands of FBI employees nationwide.
“After weeks of careful thought, I’ve decided the right thing for the bureau is for me to serve until the end of the current administration in January and then step down,” Wray said during the town hall.
“My goal is to keep the focus on our mission — the indispensable work you’re doing on behalf of the American people every day. In my view, this is the best way to avoid dragging the bureau deeper into the fray while reinforcing the values and principles that are so important to how we do our work.”
Wray painted his decision as one rooted in service and integrity, emphasizing his love for the FBI and its mission.
However, critics have questioned his ability to steer the agency away from political bias during the Biden years, citing controversies ranging from the handling of Hunter Biden’s laptop investigation to accusations of selective enforcement on January 6 defendants.
“When you look at where the threats are headed, it’s clear that the importance of our work — keeping Americans safe and upholding the Constitution — will not change,” Wray said. “And what absolutely cannot, must not change is our commitment to doing the right thing, the right way, every time.”
Wray also touted the FBI’s adherence to its “core values” and “dedication to independence and objectivity,” though these claims may ring hollow to those who view the agency as having lost public trust under his leadership.
“Our adherence to our core values, our dedication to independence and objectivity and our defense of the rule of law — those fundamental aspects of who we are must never change.
That’s the real strength of the FBI — the importance of our mission, the quality of our people and their dedication to service over self.
“It’s an unshakeable foundation that’s stood the test of time and cannot be easily moved. And it — you, the men and women of the FBI — are why the bureau will endure and remain successful long into the future,” Wray said.
Wray, seven years into his 10-year term, was appointed by President Trump in 2017 following the dismissal of former Director James Comey. However, Wray’s leadership has often drawn criticism from conservatives for his perceived alignment with the deep-state status quo.
Now that President Trump has been re-elected, Wray faces an ultimatum: leave on his own terms or face replacement.
Trump has already announced his nomination of Kash Patel, a trusted ally and vocal critic of the FBI’s handling of the Russia collusion hoax, to take the helm. Patel’s confirmation would mark a pivotal shift for the Bureau.
Wray is expected to step down in January, just ahead of Trump’s inauguration. Deputy Director Paul Abbate, a longtime Bureau insider, will serve as acting director until Patel’s confirmation.
Abbate, who reportedly planned to retire in the new year, is unlikely to hold the post for long.
As Wray prepares to exit, many Republicans are eager to see a new FBI leadership dedicated to restoring public trust, rooting out partisanship, and ensuring equal application of the law — a stark departure from the agency’s direction during Wray’s tenure.
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