The FBI wanted Director Christopher Wray to remain instead of resign which he did knowing President-elect Trump had nominated Kash Patel to replace him 3 years before the end of his 10 year term as Director.

The FBI director and former top Justice Department official has been taking criticism from Trump since Trump appointed him in 2017

Christopher Wray has stressed the bureau’s independence. FBI Director Christopher Wray is stepping down before the end of his 10-year term, after President-elect Donald Trump made clear he would fire him in favor of a loyalist intent on shaking up the bureau.