Sessions also cited Wray's "outstanding accomplishments, and proven record of public service". "His exceptional abilities were recognized, and he was brought to the Department of Justice headquarters.where he performed superbly during the incredibly intense period after 9/11".
He left the DOJ to join King & Spalding as a litigation partner, where he leads the Special Matters and Government Investigations Practice Group. He represented Christie in the lane-closing investigation, in which two former aides to the Republican governor were convicted of plotting to close bridge lanes to punish a Democratic mayor who wouldn't endorse Christie. Christie was never charged with any wrongdoing.
So, who is Christopher Wray?
The lack of notification also extended to Congressional leadership.
The announcement comes just a day ahead of the man Trump fired, James Comey, is set to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Russia's alleged interference in last year's presidential election. Some Democratic lawmakers said the president's timing seemed created to distract from Comey's scheduled testimony on Thursday. "I think people will recognize that and give him a chance".
"In both cases, I know the committee has been really been trying to get Comey to come up", he said.
Trump had struggled to find a successor to Comey after his controversial decision to oust the Federal Bureau of Investigation chief and a string of candidates, including former Sen.
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He is expected to say Mr Trump forced him out because he would not pledge his personal loyalty and kill the Russian Federation investigation.
Ken Wainstein, former chief of the Justice Department's National Security Division, described Wray as "an exceptionally strong choice". He was a line prosecutor. He took charge of the criminal division in 2003 and worked there until 2005. In that span he also worked right under Comey who at the time was the Deputy Attorney General. Comey was appointed director in 2013.
Following Comey's ouster, fears grew that Trump would tap a malleable ally who might politicize the agency.
Rep. Pete King of NY said, "I assume it's a good choice". "Details to follow", Trump tweeted this morning.
Because of his relative anonymity and because of Trump's surprise announcement, senators have yet to release statements either praising or criticizing the pick.
It is essential that the next FBI Director understand the details of how Agents do their important work. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons says Christopher Wray "is a serious and experienced attorney" and Coons notes Wray's experience at the Justice Department during the George W. Bush administration.
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