Patel ‘ready to serve’ as FBI director, seeks ‘smooth transition’ after Wray resignation news
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Kash Patel as his pick for FBI director, aiming for a smooth transition to replace Christopher Wray. Wray, who announced his intention to step down at the end of the Biden administration, will be succeeded by Patel.
In response to Wray’s announcement, Patel expressed his readiness to serve the American people from day one. Patel, a close ally of Trump, previously served in the first Trump administration as a deputy assistant and senior director for counterterrorism.
Trump had previously stated his intention to replace Wray with Patel, praising Patel as the most qualified nominee to lead the FBI in the agency’s history. Trump described Wray’s resignation as a “great day for America,” signaling the end of what he perceived as the “Weaponization” of the Justice Department.
Wray, in a statement to FBI employees, shared his decision to stay on until the end of President Biden’s term to maintain focus on the bureau’s mission and avoid further entanglement in political turmoil.
The news of Wray’s resignation and Patel’s upcoming appointment has garnered support from Republican state attorneys general. It is expected that Patel will bring a strong commitment to upholding law, order, and justice in the country.
This breaking news story will continue to develop, so stay tuned for updates.
Breanne Deppisch, a politics reporter for Fox News Digital, is covering the 2024 election and other national news.
