American Military News by Timothy Frudd 1/22/2025
Fox News reported that the major leadership changes at the FBI started when former FBI Director Christopher Wray, who was appointed under Trump’s first administration, recently announced that he would be stepping down from his position prior to Trump’s inauguration. The outlet noted that the leadership changes continued on Monday as Acting FBI Director Paul Abbate announced he was stepping down from his position just prior to the start of Trump’s presidency.
In an email obtained by The Associated Press, Abbate wrote, “When the Director asked me to stay on past my mandatory date for a brief time, I did so to help ensure continuity and the best transition for the FBI. Now, with new leadership inbound, after nearly four years in the deputy role, I am departing the FBI today.”
Following Abbate’s sudden departure from the FBI, Brian Driscoll, the White House announced that Brian Driscoll would serve as acting director of the agency as the Trump administration waits for Kash Patel to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate as FBI director.
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