Staff Reports
Donald Trump made waves during a recent appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” where he took aim at Christopher Wray, the FBI director he appointed, but who’s now on the chopping block. Trump expressed his displeasure regarding Wray’s involvement in the so-called weaponization of the Justice Department under the Biden administration. Wray’s infamous decision to stage a dramatic raid on Mar-a-Lago in August 2022 was a focal point of Trump’s frustration, particularly over the perceived invasion of his home. This, alongside Wray’s dismissal of an assassination attempt against Trump as merely shrapnel-related, has left many to wonder if Wray is still fit for the job.
When pressed about whether he would fire Wray, the soon-to-be former president’s response was clear: he has little faith in the FBI director. From Trump’s perspective, Wray’s actions have been a betrayal, not just to him, but to the taxpayers whose trust in law enforcement continues to erode. As crime surges and the border remains porous, Trump’s critique of Wray resonates with constituents who are feeling the effects of the current administration’s policies.
NBC: Will you fire Christopher Wray?
PRESIDENT TRUMP: "It would sort of seem pretty obvious that if @Kash_Patel gets in, he's going to be taking somebody's place, right? That somebody is the man you're talking about." pic.twitter.com/dYQwfx5l5O
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) December 8, 2024
The exchange became even more pointed as the host attempted to pin Trump down on what his plans for Wray would be. While not explicitly stating the move, Trump’s frustration left little doubt that a new direction would be coming for the FBI under his administration. Specifically, the nomination of Kash Patel, former chief of staff at the Department of Defense, signals an unmistakable shift back toward conservative values and the dismantling of what many perceive as a politicized FBI.
As Trump prepares for his return to the White House, the anticipation in conservative circles is palpable. Patel’s selection as Wray’s likely successor has been met with approval from Trump’s base, who see him as a crucial part of restoring integrity to the FBI. The potential for major changes at the DOJ and the FBI indicates that the long-standing practices of the current regime will face serious scrutiny and possibly sweeping reform.
The impatience for these changes emphasizes a growing discontent among conservatives toward the current state of federal law enforcement. Many anticipate that Trump’s arrival will shake up the status quo, particularly within an FBI perceived to have strayed from its mission of upholding justice without bias. Those who have been politically marginalized, or suffered from the consequences of a weaponized Justice Department, eagerly await Trump’s decisive actions to restore justice and accountability. With the swamp set to face a thorough cleaning, one can almost hear the collective sigh of relief from patriots tired of the games played by Washington insiders like Wray and his allies.
