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Trump Team Interviews Candidates to Replace FBI Director Wray

President-elect Donald Trump is seeking candidates for the FBI director position, aiming to replace Christopher Wray amid internal and external controversies.

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Updated: Nov 19th, 2024, 6:45 PM ET

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President-elect Donald Trump is interviewing candidates to replace FBI Director Christopher Wray, with Vice President-elect JD Vance suggesting the new director should dismantle the 'deep state.' Vance's comments followed criticism for missing a Senate vote, which he attributed to interviewing for government roles. Names like Kash Patel and Mike Rogers are under consideration. Trump's ongoing critiques of Wray highlight tensions surrounding the FBI as the new administration prepares to take office.

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