Twitter Reacts To Trump Nominating NJ Governor Christie's 'Bridgegate' Lawyer As New FBI Director

President Donald Trump announced on Twitter Wednesday that he would nominate Christopher Wray, former Justice Department official and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's personal attorney during "Bridgegate," as new FBI director.

Wray served as assistant attorney general under President George W. Bush, presiding over the department's criminal division from 2003-2005. Later in his career, he served as Christie's personal attorney during the Bridgegate scandal, when the governor was found guilty of orchestrating lane closures in the George Washington Bridge in 2013.

Former FBI Director James Comey was fired in May while investigating Russia's potential role in the 2016 election. He is set to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia said on "CBS This Morning" that the timing of Trump's announcement "is an effort to distract from Senate hearings today and tomorrow."

Trump has rarely been shy about utilizing Twitter to communicate important decisions and stances on social issues. While many tweets contained disparaging statements towards Trump, his supporters made sure to stand by him.

We have a president that spends more time tweeting than actually working _‍♂️ #Impeach45 #WednesdayWisdom pic.twitter.com/Iw0a0Il5oo
— Twump Faschion (@TwumpFaschion) June 7, 2017

Vic Berger IV, Vine's political satirist during the 2016 election, berated Trump for his timing.

Two hours before the senate Russia hearing, you tweeted your nomination for new FBI director. Hmm... Why did you choose this specific time?_
— Vic Berger IV (@VicBergerIV) June 7, 2017

Adam Best, described in his bio as a "political junkie blocked by Donald Trump" used a historical figure to express his feelings about Trump's leadership style.

But, but, but "Crooked Hillary!" No. Trump wouldn't have been the lesser of two evils in an election versus Attila the Hun.
— Adam Best (@adamcbest) June 7, 2017

Aaaah Trump-world. Where "impeccable credentials" means "no history of criticizing Trump."
— Pep Rosenfeld (@peprosenfeld) June 7, 2017

They gonna let you tweet from jail?
— Mark Riffenburg (@ItsJustMarkNV) June 7, 2017

Timothy Bella, a senior news editor of Vocativ, raised a concern about the timing of Trump's announcement.

The timing on this announcement is pretty, umm, timely? https://t.co/6UyHAJqWhA
— Timothy Bella (@TimBella) June 7, 2017

Stand-up comedian Nicky Paris tweeted a gif at Trump.

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— NICKY PARIS (@NickyParisBitch) June 7, 2017

This feels like the right gif. pic.twitter.com/t9fN3VyrHs
— _ rUv (@rUv) June 7, 2017

I wish him luck. How soon before you ask him to shut down the probe into your connections with #Russia? pic.twitter.com/5suT6mmEG2
— Ms. Defy (@Dubalicious1971) June 7, 2017

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— Elroy Jetson _ (@lexluther24) June 7, 2017

Trump supporters, however, remained in full force.

Twitter has long censored conservatives & liberals yelled "private company!" now they want 1A protections. I say no. I stand with Trump __ pic.twitter.com/caZxlsLt8y
— Covfefe Katica (@GOPPollAnalyst) June 7, 2017

Reviving the FBI ______ pic.twitter.com/z7SrUR6qP1
— Nicole Mincey __ (@Protrump45) June 7, 2017

Thank god it's over! Now Trump can #MAGA #Trump2020 pic.twitter.com/JedZZ0Huap
— Deplorable RM (@RMaintainers) June 7, 2017

I hope Christopher Wray will do the right thing... investigate BARACK OBAMA!!

Illegally spying on American citizens.

Should be in PRISON!
— Mark Romano (@TheMarkRomano) June 7, 2017