Trump: Nominating Wray ‘Probably Was’ a Mistake, Christie Recommended Him

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Trump: Nominating Wray ‘Probably Was’ a Mistake, Christie Recommended Him

Ian Hanchett 14 Jul 2023

During a portion of an interview set to air on Sunday’s broadcast of the Fox Business Network’s “Sunday Morning Futures” that was aired on Friday’s broadcast of FBN’s “Mornings with Maria,” 2024 presidential candidate former President Donald Trump stated that “it probably was” a mistake for him to nominate Christopher Wray to be FBI Director during his term and Wray “was recommended very strongly” by 2024 GOP rival former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.

Host Maria Bartiromo introduced the clip of the interview by stating, “President Trump reacting to this week’s Judiciary Committee hearing with FBI Director Christopher Wray. I spoke with the 45th President…we started our conversation with a look at the upcoming debate and whether he will participate, and I got his reaction to the FBI Director defending [against] the charges of weaponization and [politicization] at the FBI.”

In the segment, she asked, “Was it a mistake to put Christopher Wray there? I mean, obviously, the FBI is not following any of the things that you’re talking about.”

Trump responded, “Yeah, sadly, it probably was. You know, he was recommended very strongly by Chris Christie, who’s a sad case. I mean, I watch him. He’s a sad case.”

https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2023/07/14/trump-nominating-wray-probably-was-a-mistake-christie-recommended-him/

[Bigun]

The proper answer would have been Yes! I made a terrible mistake based on some very bad advice and, I assure you, it won't happen again!

[libertybele]

A good majority of people Trump picked were a mistake, including the people he actually listened to.

[Maj. Bill Martin]

The biggest mistake was GOP primary voters picking Trump himself in 2016....

[Bigun]

The biggest mistake was GOP primary voters picking Trump himself in 2016....

I never voted for Trump in 2016 but would have crawled a mile over broken glass to vote FOR him in 2020. And before you ask, because HE exposed the DC swamp for what it is like no one before or since. @Maj. Bill Martin

Edit to add: I'm nearly 75 years old and have voted FOR exactly two presidential candidates in my entire lifetime. Ronald Wilson Reagan and Donald John Trump. Never missed voting in any election since I became eligible but always had to vote for the lesser evil except for those noted.

[Right_in_Virginia]

The proper answer would have been Yes! I made a terrible mistake based on some very bad advice and, I assure you, it won't happen again!

FLASHBACK: Rand Paul was the only Republican who opposed confirming Christopher Wray as FBI Director

In 2017, every Democratic senator but five voted to confirm Wray. Every Republican but one did the same: Sen. Rand Paul.

Prior to Wray becoming head of the FBI five years ago, only one U.S. senator in history had voted against a new director for the agency: Sen. Paul in 2013, when he gave the sole no vote against confirming James Comey.

More: https://www.based-politics.com/2023/05/21/flashback-rand-paul-was-the-only-republican-who-opposed-confirming-christopher-wray-as-fbi-director/

[Maj. Bill Martin]

I never voted for Trump in 2016 but would have crawled a mile over broken glass to vote FOR him in 2020. And before you ask, because HE exposed the DC swamp for what it is like no one before or since. @Maj. Bill Martin

Edit to add: I'm nearly 75 years old and have voted FOR exactly two presidential candidates in my entire lifetime. Ronald Wilson Reagan and Donald John Trump. Never missed voting in any election since I became eligible but always had to vote for the lesser evil except for those noted.

I did not vote for him in the 2016 primary, but I did vote for him in the 2016 and 2020 general elections.  I still wish we'd have nominated someone different in 2016, though.

[Right_in_Virginia]

Ron DeSantis
@GovRonDeSantis

Christopher Wray is talented, capable & highly respected. POTUS has made an inspired choice & I look forward to working with Director Wray.

Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump
·Jun 7, 2017

I will be nominating Christopher A. Wray, a man of impeccable credentials, to be the new Director of the FBI. Details to follow.

9:28 AM · Jun 7, 2017

https://twitter.com/GovRonDeSantis/status/872445269983547392

[Right_in_Virginia]

The biggest mistake was GOP primary voters picking Trump himself in 2016....

What an odd statement.  You consider picking the only candidate who could break through the blue wall a mistake.  Personally, I consider it inspired.

[LMAO]

Rand Paul should consider running. The Republican 2024 presidential campaign is starting to become a tragedy. Not that things are any better on the Democrat side.

His father can be a little off target on some issues, but I did support his father, also. I wrote his dad’s name in for president in 2008.

I may just do a write in for Rand Paul for president in 2024

[libertybele]

Rand Paul should consider running. The Republican 2024 presidential campaign is starting to become a tragedy. Not that things are any better on the Democrat side.

His father can be a little off target on some issues, but I did support his father, also. I wrote his dad’s name in for president in 2008.

I may just do a write in for Rand Paul for president in 2024

I don't know what the rules are in your state but writing in a candidate's name does not necessarily mean that the vote will count. Some states require write-in candidates to file paperwork before the election.

[LMAO]

I don't know what the rules are in your state but writing in a candidate's name does not necessarily mean that the vote will count. Some states require write-in candidates to file paperwork before the election.

Wisc is similar. You can write in a candidate, but I think there is a list of those write ins that have registered.

I know my write in candidate won’t count. But as of now, it doesn’t look like the Republicans are going to take the White House in 2024 anyways. May be better luck in 2028.

I will be voting for a republican candidates down ticket, though.

[roamer_1]

Rand Paul should consider running. The Republican 2024 presidential campaign is starting to become a tragedy. Not that things are any better on the Democrat side.

His father can be a little off target on some issues, but I did support his father, also. I wrote his dad’s name in for president in 2008.

I may just do a write in for Rand Paul for president in 2024

There are damn few I would vote for out-of-hand... Rand Paul would be one of em.

[LMAO]

There are damn few I would vote for out-of-hand... Rand Paul would be one of em.

Absolutely

I first heard about Ron Paul around 2003. Bought his book.

How in the hell does a state that votes for Rand Paul for their senator also vote for Mitch McConnell?

[Kamaji]

Trump is a mistake.