Paul Abbate

Paul M. Abbate is an American former law enforcement officer who served as the acting director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation from January 19 to January 20, 2025, following Christopher A. Wray's resignation. He served as the deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 2021 until his retirement on January 20, 2025, and previously served as the associate deputy director from 2018 to 2021.