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Trump Targets Former FBI Director Wray Amid Ongoing Investigations
9/29/2025, 5:48:42 AM
Allegations Against Christopher Wray
President Donald Trump has publicly suggested that the Department of Justice (DOJ) may be investigating former FBI Director Christopher Wray. This assertion follows the recent indictment of James Comey, another former FBI director, whom Trump has long criticized. In a phone interview with NBC News, Trump stated, “I would imagine. I would certainly imagine. I would think they are doing that,” while accusing Wray of “inappropriate” behavior during his tenure. Trump’s comments were prompted by claims circulating in conservative media that 274 plainclothes FBI agents were present at the Capitol during the January 6, 2021, riot, which he described as an “inside job” aimed at framing his supporters. However, the DOJ's inspector general has found no evidence supporting these claims.
Background on January 6 and the FBI's Role
The January 6 Capitol riot involved a mob of Trump supporters attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Following the incident, Congress established the January 6 Committee to investigate the events leading up to the attack. A report from the DOJ indicated that while 26 FBI informants were present in Washington, D.C., none were tasked with inciting violence or were undercover agents in the crowd during the riot.
Trump's Criticism of Wray and Comey
Trump has expressed regret over appointing Wray, who took over from Comey in 2017. He has previously celebrated Wray's resignation as “a great day for America” and has criticized the FBI's search of his Mar-a-Lago estate in 2022. In a recent Truth Social post, Trump accused Wray of lying about the FBI's involvement during the January 6 events, stating, “That’s two in a row, Comey and Wray, who got caught LYING, with our Great Country at stake.”
Official Statements & Responses
FBI Director Kash Patel, who served under Trump, clarified that agents were deployed to the Capitol for crowd control after the riot had begun, contradicting Trump's claims that they were present beforehand to instigate violence. Patel criticized Wray for not being transparent with Congress regarding the FBI's actions during the riot. He stated, “Agents were sent into a crowd control mission after the riot was declared by Metro Police—something that goes against FBI standards.”
Criticism & Opposition
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries accused Trump of lying about the January 6 events, asserting that Trump incited the mob that attacked the Capitol. Jeffries stated, “Donald Trump is lying to the American people about the events of January 6.” This ongoing conflict highlights the divisions within the Republican Party regarding the interpretation of the events surrounding the Capitol riot.
What's Next
As investigations into the January 6 events continue, the GOP-led House has voted to form a subcommittee to further examine the circumstances surrounding the riot. The political ramifications of Trump's allegations against Wray and the ongoing scrutiny of the FBI's actions during the Capitol attack remain significant as the 2024 presidential election approaches.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I would imagine. I would certainly imagine. I would think they are doing that,” — President Donald Trump
- “That’s two in a row, Comey and Wray, who got caught LYING, with our Great Country at stake.” — President Donald Trump
- “‘Agents were sent into a crowd control mission after the riot was declared by Metro Police – something that goes against FBI standards,’ Patel told Fox News Digital.” — Kash Patel, Former FBI Director
