Trump Speculates on DOJ Scrutiny of Former FBI Director Wray

In a recent statement, President Trump expressed his belief that the Justice Department is likely examining former FBI Director Christopher Wray.

Over the weekend, Trump criticized Wray in connection with the events of January 6, 2021, referring to a report suggesting the FBI had a number of undercover agents present that day.

“I imagine. I certainly imagine. I think they do,” Trump remarked when asked if he believed the DOJ was investigating Wray, according to an interview with NBC News.

He elaborated, stating, “I think it’s very inappropriate what he did, and I think a lot of his service was very inappropriate. But we haven’t surpassed that. Don’t forget, we’ve learned that all of these FBI agents are there.”

On Saturday, reports surfaced claiming the FBI acknowledged having 274 plainclothes agents among the crowd during the riot, citing a Congressional source.

Trump further commented on his social platform, stating, “Christopher Wray, who was the FBI director at the time, explains some things to do. It’s two in a row: Comey and Wray.”

He speculated that, without direct evidence, some of those agents “were probably acting as agitators and rebels,” rather than functioning as law enforcement.

In contrast, FBI Director Kash Patel later clarified the matter, noting that “274 FBI agents were thrown into crowd control against FBI standards on January 6th. The failure was corrupt leadership. The truth is coming out thanks to the agents stepping up,” he wrote on social media.

According to an official Justice Department watchdog, no evidence was found in their review or testimony indicating undercover agents were embedded in various protest crowds or at the Capitol.

While the report confirmed the presence of FBI informants, Trump has long been critical of Wray, who was appointed to the FBI director position after James Comey. Trump has pointed out that Wray was recommended to him by former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.

Ray resigned earlier this year, just before Trump assumed office as the 47th president. Recently, a court brought charges against Comey related to false statements made to Congress regarding disclosures from the investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Critics have pointed to Wray’s past congressional testimony concerning the presence of agents during the Capitol riots. However, Wray was notably cautious in his responses, telling lawmakers in 2023 that he wasn’t sure if there had been a secret agent present.

“That’s where I want to be aware,” he added.