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Trump May Replace FBI Director Wray With Own Adviser Patel - Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President-elect Donald Trump may dismiss FBI Director Christopher Wray, whom he appointed in 2017 during his first presidential term, to replace him with his adviser Kash Patel, who is also being eyed for the leadership position in the CIA, NBC News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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Wray, who was appointed for a 10-year term, reportedly enjoys leading the FBI and would want to complete his term, but is also prepared to be replaced if Trump so decides, NBC News said.
Last week, the Washington Post reported that despite rumors about his possible dismissal, Wray was not planing on leaving his position voluntarily.
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Trump May Fight Pentagon’s ‘Woke’ Generals After Taking Office
Trump, who served his first term as US president from 2017 to 2020, won reelection in the November 5 vote. He became the first politician in the United States since the 19th century to return to the White House after a four-year hiatus. All leading media outlets involved in vote counting, including the Associated Press, Fox News, CNN, NBC, ABC, and CBS, announced Trump's victory. Democratic candidate Kamala Harris addressed supporters and announced that she would concede, while incumbent US President Joe Biden spoke with Trump and congratulated him.
The Electoral College from the states must vote for candidates in accordance with the will of the voters on December 17, and the new Congress will certify the results of the vote on January 6. The inauguration will take place on January 20.
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