Opinion | Christopher Wray just did exactly what FBI directors are not supposed to do
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Wray folded instead of defending the FBI’s honor and its staunchly nonpartisan record over the last seven years.

Summary

FBI Director Christopher Wray announced he will resign three years early, a move widely seen as bowing to political pressure from Trump.

Critics argue Wray’s resignation undermines the FBI’s independence and normalizes Trump’s governance style, allowing him to replace Wray with a loyalist who may prioritize Trump’s interests over the rule of law.

Wray’s decision avoids the potential political fallout of being fired but forfeits a chance to publicly challenge Trump’s grievances against the FBI, raising concerns about the erosion of institutional integrity.

  • Jesus@lemmy.world
    109·
    14 days ago

    Wray is a registered Republican that worked under Bush and was appointed by Trump. What did people think he was going to do?

    His daily dose of Fox News isn’t telling him to stay.

    • lennybird@lemmy.worldEnglish
      594·
      14 days ago

      To Wray’s credit, he testified that right-wing extremists were the #1 domestic terrorist threat.

      If he was a Trump yes man, they would’ve just had him stay in. In reality, it’s probably closer to him just preserving his job prospects in the private sector and a bit of cowardice not dissimilar to Mueller and Comey.

        • lennybird@lemmy.worldEnglish
          41·
          14 days ago

          No I wouldn’t say a wash, personally. If you knew you were going to be under the purview of a Trump DOJ AG and they’d make your life a living hell, sure some might be able to resist for a little but you wouldn’t actually be able to do much. Trump can fire him anyway.