FBI Director Christopher Wray, as Leah covered, is reportedly looking to resign his post before he’s fired by President-elect Donald Trump. Kash Patel has already been nominated as a replacement, with Trump making that announcement late last month. Among those reacting to the news of Wray serving less than 10 years included Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), who made a fool of herself in the process.
“FBI Director Wray should serve out his ten-year term,” she posted over X. “He was originally appointed for ten years by President-elect Trump!”
FBI Director Wray should serve out his ten-year term. He was originally appointed for ten years by President-elect Trump!
— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) December 9, 2024
As it turns out, that’s not quite right. FBI directors are to serve no more than 10 years. The FBI’s own website clearly explains this, pointing to the relevant timeline and legislation. The director also serves at the pleasure of the president.
“The FBI Director has answered directly to the attorney general since the 1920s. Under the Omnibus Crime Control Act and Safe Streets Act of 1968, Public Law 90-3351, the Director is appointed by the U.S. President and confirmed by the Senate. On October 15, 1976, in reaction to the extraordinary 48-year term of J. Edgar Hoover, Congress passed Public Law 94-503, limiting the FBI Director to a single term of no longer than 10 years,” the website reads, with added emphasis.
Former FBI Director James Comey also served less than 10 years, serving for a little less than four years before he was fired by Trump during his first term as president. Former Director Robert Mueller was allowed to serve for exactly 12 years, but that was because of legislation in 2011 that extended his term for another two years. […]
— Read More: townhall.com
