Christopher Wray is an American lawyer who has served as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) since August 2017. He was nominated by President Donald Trump and confirmed by the Senate. Wray previously held the position of Assistant Attorney General in the Department of Justice and worked in private practice. As FBI Director, Wray oversees the agency's efforts in national security, counterterrorism, and cybercrime. He has emphasized the importance of addressing threats from both domestic and international sources. Wray's leadership focuses on modernizing the FBI and enhancing its capabilities to protect the United States.