FBI Faces Surge of Threats: Director Wray Advocates for Stronger Partnerships

FBI Director Christopher Wray discusses the various threats facing the nation, including domestic and international terrorism, Chinese espionage, election interference, and challenges at the southern border. In an interview, Wray emphasizes the importance of partnerships between law enforcement, businesses, and academia to counter these threats effectively.

FBI Director Christopher Wray highlighted in an exclusive interview the growing array of threats facing the nation, describing it as an unprecedented time in his career. He indicated an urgent need for stronger partnerships between law enforcement agencies, both domestically and internationally, to tackle these challenges.

Wray's comments come amid heightened concerns over domestic and international terrorism, Chinese espionage, and foreign election interference. The FBI has been actively addressing threats from the southern border and recent cyberattacks, including those targeting U.S. election infrastructure.

He stressed the need for collaboration, not just within law enforcement but also with the private sector and academia, to safeguard against cyber and intellectual property threats. Highlighting the role of artificial intelligence, Wray called for industry cooperation to mitigate AI-enabled threats while leveraging AI to protect national security.

(With inputs from agencies.)