It is anticipated that FBI Director Christopher Wray will resign.

Christopher Wray, FBI Director, is expected to announce his resignation at any moment.

The FBI will announce a significant update during a virtual town hall in Washington, D.C., with thousands of employees participating across the country.

Wray was 7 years into his 10-year term.

In 2017, the lawyer representing the Republican party in D.C. was appointed by President Trump after he dismissed Director James Comey.

After being re-elected to a second term, Trump has appointed Kash Patel to replace Wray, leaving the current director with the choice to either resign or be terminated.

Before Trump's inauguration, it is expected that Wray's last day will occur in January, although the exact date is yet to be determined.

As soon as Wray departs, Abbate will serve as acting director until Patel, who is eligible to retire, is confirmed as the new director. Abbate had planned to retire in the new year.