President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to replace FBI Director Christopher A. Wray with Kash Patel, a strong supporter who seeks to overhaul the agency’s leadership and mission. This move has sparked bipartisan concern that it could compromise the FBI’s independence and undermine its ability to operate independently.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/12/01/kash-patel-fbi-lawmakers