Exclusive: White House counsel's office warned Trump not to fire FBI Director Chris Wray

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Dec 16, 2020 Exclusive: White House counsel's office warned Trump not to fire FBI Director Chris Wray White House lawyers have "strongly" advised President Donald Trump against firing FBI Director Christopher Wray, warning it could put him in potential legal jeopardy, according to a senior administration official. Attorneys have fretted that by firing another FBI director, Trump risks creating the perception that a "loyalty test" was being imposed on a position that traditionally has maintained independence from the White House, the official said. Read More Get the NBC News Mobile App Follow NBC News Check out all of NBCNEWS Newsletters here. Update Preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy Update Preferences Unsubscribe Contact Privacy