Staff Reports
Speculation has recently swirled around President-elect Donald Trump potentially naming former Michigan Representative Mike Rogers as the new director of the FBI. However, the air was quickly cleared when Trump, in classic style, slapped those rumors down faster than a bad taco on Taco Tuesday. This swift rejection of Rogers was a welcome relief to many within Trump’s loyal base who, frankly, would prefer a root canal over a return to swampy antics.
Dan Scavino, a senior adviser and former deputy White House chief of staff during Trump’s first administration, took to social media to clarify that Rogers’ appointment was about as likely as a snowstorm in July. Not only did he relay that Trump had not even considered Rogers, but he made it crystal clear that the idea was dead on arrival. Any mention of Rogers leading the FBI was doing a better impression of a piñata—getting beaten down by a crowd ready for something way more entertaining.
Rogers’ history as an FBI agent and his earlier flirtation with potential high office didn’t secure him any warm welcomes from the MAGA crowd. Many Trump supporters—who are usually not shy about voicing their opinions—could barely hold back their discontent. Ashley St. Clair, a conservative author, unleashed a social media blitz against the idea, hinting that whoever was pushing Rogers deserved a one-way ticket out of Trump’s inner circle. Even Steve Bannon, former White House adviser and the king of commentary, voiced strong disapproval on his podcast, resembling more of a rant against the suitability of Rogers than a simple disagreement.
The speculation of Mike Rogers being FBI Director is officially over. Thank you God!!
I honestly was concerned and worried about this one. If Trump puts Kash Patel in the helm, DeepState’s days will be officially be numbered! pic.twitter.com/zarMs3RrrN
— Julio Murillo (@JEM_el_tarasco) November 22, 2024
In the wake of this controversy, there are rumblings that Kash Patel might be the one to take the reins of the FBI instead. Patel, who previously served as a senior adviser to the acting Director of National Intelligence, is reportedly being considered for either the FBI director position or a significant role within the Department of Justice. Sources cozy within Trump’s transition circle assert that placing Patel in a leadership role would not only please the Trump base but would also send a clear signal that real reform is on the horizon for America’s beloved law enforcement agency.
Given the explosive reactions to Rogers’ potential nomination, it seems Trump has no intention of letting any half-baked ideas infiltrate his administration. Statements from transition spokesperson Karoline Leavitt highlighted Trump’s knack for quick decision-making, hinting that he’s on a roll in picking top-notch candidates. This decision-making agility has a fresh appeal as the president-elect sets his sights on reshaping the FBI and other agencies that many conservatives believe have drifted far from their intended purpose.
