President Trump has accused FBI Director Christopher Wray of “invading” his home and hinted at the possibility of firing him during an interview with NBC’s Kristen Welker on “Meet the Press”. The president, who gave his first major interview since becoming the president-elect, expressed his dissatisfaction with Wray’s performance and hinted at replacing him with Kash Patel, who he recently nominated to serve as the new director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
When Welker asked whether he plans on firing Wray, Trump responded by saying, “I can’t say I’m thrilled with him. He invaded my home – I’m suing the country over it.” He was referring to the FBI raid on his Florida estate in 2022 over alleged mishandling of classified documents, a case which was later dismissed.
Trump went on to express his displeasure with Wray’s actions, specifically mentioning the increase in crime and the influx of migrants from prisons and mental institutions. The president also recalled Wray’s initial downplaying of the attempted assassination on him in Butler, Pennsylvania in July, saying, “You take a look at what’s happened…where’s the shrapnel coming from? Is it coming from heaven? I don’t think so.”
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
When Welker pressed him on whether Wray must be fired to make way for Patel, Trump did not give a direct answer, stating, “It would sort of seem pretty obvious that if Kash gets in, he’s going to be taking somebody’s place. The somebody is the man you’re talking about.”
Trump also took a jab at President Joe Biden, referencing his son Hunter’s recent pardon and saying, “I don’t want to be like Joe Biden and give you an answer and then do the exact opposite.”
The president’s clear dissatisfaction with Wray and his possible plans to replace him with Patel have raised concerns from the liberal media. However, it is clear that Trump has every right as the president-elect to decide on who he believes is best suited to lead the FBI. Trump has promised to put America first and it seems like he is taking the necessary steps to do so within the FBI as well.
The liberal media may try to spin this interview as a sign of chaos within the Trump administration, but the truth is that the president is taking decisive action to ensure the safety and security of the American people. With Patel at the helm, we can expect a tougher stance on crime and immigration, two key issues that Trump has consistently addressed throughout his presidency.
h/t: Steadfast and Loyal
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