FBI Director Christopher Wray preparing for possible forced exit under Trump
One person under consideration for the job is Trump adviser Kash Patel, who is also being considered to lead the CIA, two sources familiar with the matter told NBC News.
FBI Director Christopher Wray and Donald Trump's team are planning for the possibility that the president-elect will replace Wray during the new administration, three people familiar with the matter told NBC News.
One person under consideration for Wray's job is Trump adviser Kash Patel, who is also being considered to lead the CIA, according to two other sources.
Wray, whom Trump appointed in 2017 to a 10-year term, enjoys leading the FBI and had intended to serve out his term, a source said. But he's also preparing for the possibility that Trump will seek to replace him, according to a separate source.
All the sources spoke on condition of anonymity to recount sensitive discussions.
FBI Director Christopher Wray. Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images fileReplacing might not mean firing. Wray could resign if he was told Trump wants him gone, as is widely expected.
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