Trump told NBC News last week that he was not “thrilled” with Wray and accused him of having “invaded my home,” a reference to the FBI Mar-a-Lago raid in 2022.

Wray said he would resign by the end of President Joe Biden’s administration.

“My goal is to keep the focus on our mission — the indispensable work you’re doing on behalf of the American people every day,” he told employees. “In my view, this is the best way to avoid dragging the bureau deeper into the fray, while reinforcing the values and principles that are so important to how we do our work.”