Staff ReportsThe political dance between Vice President-elect J.D. Vance and President-elect Donald Trump is heating up, and the target appears to be none other than FBI Director Christopher Wray. It seems Vance, true to his roots as a powerful voice for conservative priorities, took a little detour from Senate duties to chat with Trump about potential candidates for the FBI’s top spot, sparking speculation that Wray is about to get the axe.
In a recent post on X that has since departed the platform’s archives, Vance proclaimed that he prioritized interviewing for critical government roles over trudging through Senate votes. He implied that a robust FBI director bent on dismantling the deep state is far more consequential than a minor Senate vote. To Vance, securing real leadership over the federal bureau is a far better use of time than worrying about a few numbers in a political tally. It’s hard to argue with his logic considering the bubbling frustrations many conservatives have concerning the agency’s current trajectory.
Wray on the way out? Vance, Trump are interviewing FBI candidates https://t.co/QqzASBipiB
— Honor the sacrifice (@PeterFrioli) November 21, 2024
The rumor mill is swirling with potential candidates, and names are being tossed around like confetti. Former Michigan Congressman Mike Rogers is getting some love from establishment types within the FBI, while Kash Patel, a bona fide conservative champion, is riding high among grassroots supporters. Vance seems to be on board with shaking things up, signaling a palpable shift in priorities within Washington.
It’s worth remembering the last time a Trump-picked FBI director was shown the door. James Comey, the man who couldn’t read the room during his tenure, was ignominiously fired while airborne, a fitting metaphor for the chaos he brought upon himself. Now, rumors suggest that Wray might not even stick around for a similar fate. Inside sources hint that there’s a definite countdown until he’s officially shown the door, and past experiences make it clear that Trump has no qualms about the manner in which he handles such departures.
Wray has been in the crosshairs of Republicans for quite some time. His handling of the January 6 Capitol events, the deeply criticized raid on Trump’s Florida estate, and questionable suitability of probing the Catholic Church have left many conservative leaders raising their eyebrows. With Vance and Trump ramping up the ante, Wray should probably start rethinking his long-term stability in the role. After all, it’s no secret that conservative America is ready for a leader at the FBI who isn’t just a pawn for the establishment but someone willing to confront the deep state head-on.
