President Donald Trump nominated Wray to replace ousted James Comey, who was fired in early May
The Associated Press
Posted: Aug 01, 2017 6:40 PM ET
Last Updated: Aug 01, 2017 6:40 PM ET
The U.S. Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as FBI director.
Tuesday’s vote was 92-5 for Christopher Wray. The lawyer was a high-ranking official in former president George W. Bush’s Justice Department, who oversaw investigations into corporate fraud.
He will replace James Comey, who was fired by Trump in early May amid the investigation into Russia meddling in the 2016 presidential election and possible collusion with officials in the Trump campaign.
The 50-year-old Wray inherits the FBI at a particularly challenging time given Trump’s ousting of Comey, who was admired within the bureau.
Wray represented New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in the so-called Bridgegate scandal.
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