Official statement from the FBI or White House confirming Wray's departure

Trump to Appoint Kash Patel as FBI Director to 'Clean House', Replacing Wray

Nov 13, 2024, 02:15 PM

FBI Director Christopher Wray is preparing for a possible forced exit as President-elect Donald Trump considers replacing him in the new administration. According to sources familiar with the matter, Trump is contemplating appointing Kash Patel, a close adviser and vocal critic of the Justice Department, as the new FBI Director. Patel previously served as chief of staff to the acting Secretary of Defense in 2020 and has held key roles in national security and intelligence. Reports suggest that Patel could be named to "clean house" at the FBI, as Fox News reported. Supporters have cited Patel's statement that he would "shut down the FBI Hoover Building on day one and reopen it as a Deep State museum" as evidence of his commitment to significant reforms. Steve Bannon has reportedly confirmed that Patel will be named the new FBI Director when Wray resigns or is fired after January 20. Supporters emphasize Patel's commitment to transparency and internal reforms within intelligence agencies. They believe he would focus on streamlining operations and declassifying information to increase government transparency, including potentially releasing information on high-profile cases such as the JFK files and the Epstein investigation. Meanwhile, Wray, who has served as FBI Director since 2017, is reportedly preparing for the possibility of being replaced when Trump takes office. The potential appointment of Patel signals a significant shift in the direction of the FBI under the incoming administration.