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Biden to keep Wray as FBI director

By Jerry Dunleavy
Published January 21, 2021 6:14pm ET
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Biden to keep Wray as FBI director
FBI Director nominee Christopher Wray pledged loyalty the Consitution and "the impartial pursuit of justice" during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) | (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

President Biden intends to keep Christopher Wray as FBI director, the White House announced on Thursday.

White House press secretary Jen Psaki stirred speculation about a possible ouster during her first press conference on Wednesday when she demurred after being asked by a reporter if Biden had confidence in Wray, who was picked by former President Donald Trump to lead the bureau.

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