Christopher Asher Wray (born December 17, 1966) [2] is an American attorney who served as the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from 2017 to 2025. [3] . He was nominated by President Donald Trump to replace James Comey. He …

It happens because the FBI has a leader like Chris Wray, who, everywhere he goes, emphasizes the importance of partnership and cooperation for the advancement of the FBI’s mission. There are few ...

Christopher Wray became the eighth Director of the FBI on August 2, 2017. Mr. Wray began his law enforcement career in 1997, serving in the Department of Justice as an assistant U.S....

Jan 13, 2025 · FBI Director Christopher Wray, in his only broadcast exit interview since announcing his planned resignation, said his decision to step down nearly three years early was one of the hardest choices ...

Jul 16, 2018 · Later Career: After his service at the Department, Mr. Wray returned to private practice, specializing in white collar and internal investigations. On August 2, 2017, he was sworn in as the 8th Director of the FBI.

Dec 12, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Christopher Wray told bureau workers Wednesday that he plans to resign at the end of President Joe Biden’s term in January, an announcement that came a week and a half after President-elect Donald Trump said he would nominate loyalist Kash Patel for the job.

Dec 11, 2024 · Under Director Wray’s principled leadership, the FBI has worked to fulfill the Justice Department’s mission to keep our country safe, protect civil rights, and uphold the rule of law.

Dec 11, 2024 · FBI Director Christopher Wray told employees at an internal town hall on Wednesday that he is resigning, according to sources familiar with the meeting. He said he is stepping down at the end of the current Biden administration.

Jan 10, 2025 · FBI Director Christopher Wray speaks at his farewell celebration on January 10, 2025, at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Dec 12, 2024 · FBI Director Chris Wray will resign at the end of the Biden administration, the agency said Wednesday, as it became clear he would be forced out by President-elect Donald Trump.