FBI Director Wray to Resign, Trump Eyes Kash Patel as Successor
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FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation effective at the end of the Biden administration, citing a desire to keep the FBI focused on its mission. President-elect Donald Trump, who has had a contentious relationship with Wray, welcomed the resignation and plans to nominate Kash Patel as the new director. Wray's departure marks the second time an FBI director has left early during Trump's influence, following James Comey's dismissal in 2017.
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