Fairfax County officials are gearing up to restart their fight to move the FBI headquarters to Virginia, following a decision made in November 2023 to house the headquarters in Greenbelt, Maryland. With Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election, there is newfound hope that this decision could be reversed. Fairfax County Democratic Chairman Jeff McKay believes they still have a chance to lure the FBI to Virginia, citing the benefits of their proposed site over Greenbelt. Despite concerns from Maryland Congressman Glenn Ivey about the FBI waiting for a new building, Fairfax County is planning to launch a new lobbying effort to attract the FBI, hopeful that the Trump administration will consider their proposal.
The recent appointment of attorney Kash Patel to potentially replace FBI Director Christopher Wray has raised concerns about the future of the FBI headquarters. Patel, a critic of the FBI, has suggested closing the headquarters and utilizing the building as a museum. Former FBI agent Kenneth Gray warns that Patel’s strong advocacy for the president could significantly impact the FBI. It remains to be seen whether Wray will resign or be fired by Trump, but the FBI has stated that Wray remains focused on the agency and its employees.
As Fairfax County leaders prepare to make their case to bring the FBI headquarters to Virginia, the uncertainty surrounding the future leadership of the FBI adds another layer of complexity to the situation. With the backing of the Trump administration, Fairfax County officials are hopeful that their efforts will ultimately succeed in attracting the FBI to their proposed site.
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