Who Will Replace Comey: Here Are Seven Possible Names
by Tyler Durden
ZeroHedge.com
May 10, 2017
While Democrats are demanding a non-political appointee (like asking for a virgin in a whorehouse), speculation has already begun over who will replace Comey as FBI Director…
As Axios reports, here are a few possible replacements…
Rudy Giuliani
The former New York mayor and U.S. attorney is reportedly on Trump’s shortlist to replace Comey. A source close to Trump confirmed to NY Mag’s Olivia Nuzzi that Giuliani is being considered for FBI director. However, before that tip, Giuliani told Nuzzi and The Atlantic’s Rosie Gray: “I am not. I’m not a candidate for FBI director. The president’s not gonna ask me, and I’m not gonna be FBI director.”
Giuliani was in D.C. last night, having drinks at Trump International Hotel. When asked if he’ll be meeting with the president today, he said, “If I am, I wouldn’t say.”
Chris Christie
The New Jersey governor is not without controversies of his own, but he was one of the first Republicans to endorse Trump in 2016. Earlier this year, Trump appointed Christie to lead his opioid and drug abuse commission.
Andrew McCabe
McCabe is currently serving as the acting FBI director in Comey’s absence. He has been Comey’s deputy since Feb. 2016 and has worked on various issues like interrogation, counterterrorism, and national security. His biggest setback: His close ties to Comey and his participation in the Russia investigation and Clinton email investigation, which was cited as the reason for Comey’s termination.
Mike Rogers
He’s a former FBI agent and the former Republican House Intelligence Committee chairman. Before Comey’s confirmation in 2013, Rogers was the FBI Agents Association’s top recommendation to serve as FBI director. His name could resurface in discussions about Comey’s replacement.
Ken Wainstein
Another favorite was Wainstein, who’s got a lot of credentials:
Former head of the Justice Department’s National Security Division
Former general counsel of the FBI
Once served as the chief federal prosecutor in D.C. when he served in the Justice Department
Also served as the director of the Executive Office of U.S. Attorneys
Served as former FBI director Robert Mueller’s chief of staff
During the May 6 Senate hearing on the Russia investigation, he acted as counsel to former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper.
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