President Donald Trump celebrated this week when FBI Director Christopher Wray, who he appointed during his first term, announced his plans to step down, clearing the path for his chosen head of the bureau, firebrand loyalist Kash Patel.
Wray’s tenure under Trump was marked by periods of significant tension. Trump's dissatisfaction with the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election and the lack of support for his claims of fraud in the 2020 election led to strained relations with Justice officials, including Wray.
