Trump cheers Wray resignation as end to 'weaponization' of FBI

President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday cheered the resignation FBI Director Christopher Wray, contending that it would mark the end of the political weaponization of the federal government and key institutions.

Wray announced his resignation on Wednesday after Trump named Kash Patel as his nominee to replace Wray, whom Trump was expected to fire had he not resigned.

"The resignation of Christopher Wray is a great day for America as it will end the Weaponization of what has become known as the United States Department of Injustice," Trump said. "I just don’t know what happened to him. We will now restore the Rule of Law for all Americans."

Trump nominated Wray for the post during his first term, though he ultimately soured on his leadership amid mounting controversies surrounding the FBI's apparent targeting of conservatives and Catholics.

"Under the leadership of Christopher Wray, the FBI illegally raided my home, without cause, worked diligently on illegally impeaching and indicting me, and has done everything else to interfere with the success and future of America," Trump went on. "They have used their vast powers to threaten and destroy many innocent Americans, some of which will never be able to recover from what has been done to them."

"Kash Patel is the most qualified Nominee to lead the FBI in the Agency’s History, and is committed to helping ensure that Law, Order, and Justice will be brought back to our Country again, and soon," he went on. "As everyone knows, I have great respect for the rank-and-file of the FBI, and they have great respect for me."

"They want to see these changes every bit as much as I do but, more importantly, the American People are demanding a strong, but fair, System of Justice," he concluded. "We want our FBI back, and that will now happen. I look forward to Kash Patel’s confirmation, so that the process of Making the FBI Great Again can begin. Thank you!"