FBI Director Christopher Wray announced on Wednesday that he plans to resign in January, just prior to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.
"After careful consideration, I believe it is in the best interest of the bureau for me to serve until the end of the current administration in January and then step down," Wray stated in remarks shared with FBI employees.
Wray, who was appointed by Trump in 2017, has seen his relationship with the incoming president deteriorate over time. Although he had three years left in his 10-year term, the prospect of being dismissed by Trump loomed as the new administration approached.
In a recent interview on "Meet the Press," Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Wray's tenure, particularly referencing the FBI's 2022 raid on his Florida residence to recover classified documents. "He invaded my home," Trump remarked.