[1] He served as the deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 2021 until his retirement on January 20, 2025.

[3] He was assigned to the New York City Field Office, where he worked in the Criminal Division and served as a member of the SWAT team.

[6] In 2017, after President Trump's dismissal of James Comey, Abbate was on the shortlist of officials considered for the role of FBI director.

[9] He retired on January 20, 2025, having stayed on briefly with then-FBI Director Chris Wray's permission after reaching the mandatory age of 57.

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