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Will Paul Abbate become acting FBI Director by January 20, 2025?
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FBI•Christopher Wray•Donald Trump•The Washington Times•Wray•Trump•Kash Patel•Paul Abbate•Chuck Grassley
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FBI Director Wray to Resign Before Trump's Inauguration to Avoid Firing; Kash Patel Expected Successor
Dec 10, 2024, 01:52 PM
FBI Director Christopher Wray is preparing to resign on or before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration to avoid being dismissed, according to reports by The Washington Times. Wray seeks to avoid the humiliation of being fired by Trump, who has expressed being 'very unhappy' with his performance. His resignation would pave the way for Trump's nominee Kash Patel to become the new FBI Director, pending confirmation. Deputy Director Paul Abbate may step in temporarily, though his plans remain uncertain. Senator Chuck Grassley has written a letter to Wray stating, 'For the good of the country, it's time for you and your deputy to move on to the next…'
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