FBI Director Christopher Wray’s impending departure has been described by Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley as the end of “one of the darkest chapters in the bureau’s history.” Wray’s tenure has been marred by several scandals, including lying to FISA courts, recruiting informants into Catholic parishes, and censoring American speech on various issues. Hawley criticized Wray for his failure to address these issues and called for a reformer to restore the rule of law at the FBI.
Hawley expressed support for Trump FBI nominee Kash Patel, who has promised to reform the FBI and focus on going after violent criminals to keep the American people safe. While Patel’s nomination seems assured, there has been some opposition to Pete Hegseth’s nomination as Attorney General even among Republican senators. Hawley acknowledged the frustration among conservatives for wanting to see results in reforming government abuses under President Biden.
Hawley encouraged his Republican colleagues to meet with and ask tough questions to nominees before opposing them, emphasizing the importance of letting them go through the confirmation process. He believes that as people hear from the nominees, they will be encouraged by their plans for reform. Overall, Hawley is hopeful that new leadership at the FBI and other institutions will help restore integrity and focus on serving the American people.
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