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FBI Director Christopher Wray Resigns
Christopher Wray, the FBI Director appointed by President Trump, has announced his resignation. He will step down after the end of the current administration in January.
Wray’s tenure has been marked by controversy, including:
- Raid on Mar-a-Lago: The FBI raided Trump’s Florida estate in August 2022 to retrieve classified documents. Wray defended the raid as lawful, but Trump and conservatives have criticized it as politically motivated.
- Targeting of Catholics: The FBI issued a memo identifying “radical-traditionalist Catholic[s]” as potential threats. Wray later said the FBI does not investigate people based on their religious beliefs.
- Arrest of Pro-Life Activist: The FBI arrested Mark Houck, a pro-life activist, for allegedly pushing an abortion clinic escort. Houck was later acquitted by a jury.
- Targeting of Parents at School Board Meetings: The FBI used counterterrorism tools to investigate parents protesting at school board meetings. Wray has said the memo was aimed at threats of violence, not parents expressing concerns.
- Allegations Against Biden Family: Senator Chuck Grassley has accused the FBI of ignoring allegations of corruption against President Biden and his family. Wray has denied these claims.
- Trump Assassination Attempt: Wray initially cast doubt on whether Trump was hit by a bullet in an assassination attempt, prompting criticism from Trump. The FBI later confirmed that a bullet struck Trump.
Wray’s resignation clears the way for President-elect Trump’s nominee, Kash Patel, to lead the FBI.