The team of the next president of the United States, Donald Trump, plans to replace the head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The Wall Street Journal reports this.
Current head of the FBI Christopher Ray He took office in 2017 and has a 10-year term. Thus, the current head of the FBI was appointed by Trump himself. Prior to Ray’s appointment, he also fired the previous FBI director. James Comey.
Now Trump also plans to replace Ray and the new vice president. J.D. Vance He reported that he is negotiating with new candidates.
Vance said he recently met with Trump to interview the candidates. He also wrote on social media that the FBI needs to find a director who “It will destroy the deep state”. However, he later deleted his post.
People familiar with the situation told The Wall Street Journal that Trump is considering several candidates to replace Wray. Among them is former congressman Mike Rogers AND cash patel. The latter is an ally of Trump and constantly criticizes the work of the intelligence services.
Other Trump allies also believe changes are needed in FBI leadership, including greater civilian oversight of the agency and its director. A spokesperson for Trump’s transition team did not respond to The Wall Street Journal’s requests for comment. The document states that the search for a new leader indicates that changes are expected in the leadership of the FBI.
