Senator Mike Rounds of South Dakota Supports FBI Director Wray, Calls Him 'Very Good Man' Amid Trump's Search for Kash Patel Replacement

Dec 1, 2024, 05:31 PM

Republican Senator Mike Rounds of South Dakota has publicly expressed his support for FBI Director Christopher Wray amidst President Donald Trump's intentions to replace him with Kash Patel. Rounds described Wray as 'a very good man' and stated, 'I don’t have any complaints about the way that he’s done his job right now.' He emphasized that Wray is unobjectionable and noted that any nominee to lead the FBI would receive the 'benefit of the doubt' if formally nominated. Rounds' comments come as he raises caution regarding Trump's choice of Patel, suggesting that Wray has handled his role effectively during his tenure.