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Kash Patel, who previously mocked FBI Director Chris Wray for using a government jet for personal travel, is again under scrutiny after being seen at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics celebrating Team USA; the FBI says his Italy trip mixed business and personal reasons and he will reimburse the personal portion, while Democratic lawmakers had already pressed Patel about a series of flights tied to his travel.
FBI Director Chris Wray announced his resignation effective at the end of the Biden administration, citing a desire to maintain the agency's focus and avoid political entanglement. Wray, who took over after James Comey's dismissal, has faced challenges similar to his predecessor, including overseeing investigations into former President Trump. President-elect Trump plans to nominate Kash Patel, a loyalist, as Wray's successor. Wray's tenure included leading the FBI's largest investigation following the January 6 Capitol attack.
President Donald Trump has announced Kash Patel, a loyal supporter and former chief of staff to the Acting Secretary of Defense, as his pick for the next FBI director. Patel, known for his role in defending Trump during the Russia investigation and his calls to purge Trump's perceived enemies from intelligence agencies, would replace current FBI Director Chris Wray, whose term ends in 2027. Patel's confirmation is uncertain due to his divisive reputation, and he has previously expressed intentions to investigate journalists.