FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation during an FBI town hall event in Washington, D.C.

Christopher Wray, Director of the FBI, testifies in front of the House Judiciary Committee in Washington on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

Sources indicate that Wray, who has served seven years of his ten-year term, plans to step down ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration.

Fox News reports that Wray will make his announcement during the town hall, with thousands of FBI employees joining virtually from across the country.

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While an exact date for his departure has not been finalized, it is anticipated to occur in January before Trump officially takes office.

Wray, a Republican attorney, was appointed to the role in 2017 by then-President Trump after the controversial firing of former FBI Director James Comey.

Since then, Wray has faced criticism from various political factions during his tenure.

Trump, following his re-election to a second term, has already announced his choice for Wray’s successor.

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Kash Patel, a former senior Trump administration official, has been nominated for the position.

Mar 3, 2023; National Harbor, MD, USA; Kash Patel, author of Government Gangsters, during the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2023, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center on March 3, 2023. Mandatory Credit: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY

Wray, according to reports, was presented with two options: resign voluntarily or be removed from his post.

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Upon Wray’s departure, Deputy Director Paul Abbate is expected to serve as acting director until a permanent replacement is confirmed.

Abbate, a career official with extensive experience in the bureau, has reportedly planned to retire early in the new year.

His temporary leadership will ensure continuity at the agency until Patel or another nominee is confirmed by the Senate.

Patel, if confirmed, would take over the agency during a period of significant scrutiny and evolving national security concerns.

His nomination signals Trump’s intent to reshape the leadership of the FBI during his second term.

As Wray prepares to step down, the FBI faces critical challenges, including addressing public trust, national security threats, and ongoing investigations.

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Wray’s resignation will mark a significant leadership transition as the bureau prepares for new directives under Trump’s administration.

The timing of Wray’s announcement, as well as Patel’s potential confirmation, will be closely watched in the coming weeks.

For now, Deputy Director Abbate’s interim role will maintain stability within the bureau as the leadership shift unfolds.