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Trump, via Scavino, Confirms Mike Rogers Out, Kash Patel Considered for FBI Director

Nov 22, 2024, 02:49 PM

Donald Trump has confirmed through his senior adviser Dan Scavino, who has been named an incoming White House Deputy Chief of Staff, that he will not appoint Mike Rogers as the next FBI Director. Trump's decision was reported by multiple sources, with Scavino stating that Rogers was never under consideration for the position. Trump himself has stated that he has never even given it a thought. Earlier reports suggested that Trump was less interested in Rogers than in Kash Patel for the role.