Mike Rogers No Longer Considered for FBI Director

Dan Scavino, a senior adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, confirmed that former Rep. Mike Rogers is not under consideration to replace FBI Director Christopher Wray, stating that Trump has 'never even given it a thought.' This announcement follows speculation about Rogers' candidacy after he met with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and was previously viewed as a top contender due to his background as a former FBI agent and chair of the House Intelligence Committee. While Andrew McCabe, a former FBI deputy director, endorsed Rogers as a logical choice, Trump’s loyalists expressed concerns over Rogers' past affiliations and statements. The transition team has refrained from commenting on potential selections, maintaining a policy of waiting for official announcements. Trump has indicated a desire to reform the FBI, which may lead to the consideration of other candidates like Kash Patel.