FBI Chief Wray Braces for Possible Trump Replacement

FBI Director Christopher Wray is getting ready for a potential ousting under Donald Trump's new administration. Three insiders shared this with NBC News. One possible replacement could be Trump's advisor, Kash Patel, who's also in the running for CIA director. Wray, appointed by Trump in 2017, wants to finish his 10-year term. However, Trump might look to replace him, continuing his campaign promise to clean house at the FBI.

Trump has criticized Wray but has been harsher on other Justice Department officials. Wray loves his job and wants to serve as long as he upholds the rules. In July, Trump demanded Wray's resignation after a misunderstanding about Trump's ear injury. Trump accepted Wray's apology later. With Republicans holding the Senate majority, Trump could install a new FBI director. Patel, a former Department of Defense official, has called for a major clean-up at the Justice Department and FBI. He wants to prosecute those who misused power for political gains.

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