As FBI Director Chris Wray plans to resign, Massachusetts Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton expressed concerns about President-elect Donald Trump's intentions to remove Wray from his position. Moulton stated that Trump sought to dismiss Wray because he believed Wray was upholding the law, which clashed with Trump's view of being above the law.
Moulton highlighted Trump's alleged desire to politicize the FBI, drawing parallels to the era of J. Edgar Hoover where the FBI operated with a lawless agenda. He warned that such actions could lead to the FBI being used as a tool to persecute Americans rather than uphold the law for all citizens.
According to Moulton, the potential politicization of the FBI under Trump's administration has caused many public servants to contemplate their future in government roles. He emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating that the decision made by Wray to resign reflects the dilemma faced by numerous federal employees nationwide.
Moulton described the current state of affairs as concerning, indicating a broader trend of federal employees evaluating their positions amidst fears of political interference and disregard for the rule of law. The congressman's remarks shed light on the growing unease within government agencies and the potential implications of Trump's actions on the integrity of institutions like the FBI.
