Former FBI Director Christopher Wray, in a recent "60 Minutes" interview, shed light on his resignation, citing a desire to shield the FBI from further political entanglement. He emphasized the need for an orderly transition, especially given the prevailing national security challenges.

Wray's departure, with three years remaining in his term, raised questions, particularly considering his emphasis on the current threats facing the nation, from Chinese cyberattacks on critical infrastructure to the rapid radicalization of domestic terrorists.

Appointed by then-President Trump in 2017 following the dismissal of James Comey, Wray's tenure was marked by increasing friction with the former president, notably after the FBI's search of Mar-a-Lago regarding classified documents. Wray maintained that the bureau's duty is to pursue facts impartially, regardless of political implications. He also drew criticism from Trump's camp for questioning the nature of an injury the former president sustained at a campaign rally.

Trump's nomination of Kash Patel as Wray's successor sparked controversy, with figures like former Reagan CIA Chief William H. Webster expressing concerns about the potential implications of such an appointment. Trump, on his social media platform, celebrated Wray's exit as a positive development for the country.

During the "60 Minutes" segment, Wray highlighted the significant threat posed by China, particularly their strategic positioning within U.S. infrastructure networks, posing a potential for substantial disruption and harm.