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GET READY: Trump Poised to Nominate One of These Big Name Conservatives As New DHS Chief

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President Trump is now looking for Kirstjen Neilsen’s replacement at the Department of Homeland Security after she submitted her resignation.

Although, word has it that POTUS forced her out – due to not being as aggressive as he’d like on the border.

Kevin McAleenan is currently the acting DHS chief.

“Acting” is the key word in that last sentence.

Who might replace Neilsen and McAleenan?

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How about Rick Perry, current secretary of Energy, former Texas governor and former presidential candidate?

Per two Republicans involved in discussions, Sec. Rick Perry is being eyed for DHS. Ken Cuccinelli also on WH radar for DHS, has boosters on right in Congress. Kobach and Bondi have had their names mentioned, but seen as unlikely.

Perry is seen as the easiest to confirm for the job by top Rs and WH officials but not clear yet he’s take the post, based on my convos with sources.

Perry makes sense considering he has already been confirmed by the Senate.

Why would he be shot down on the second go around, ya know? Democrats would have to find something WILD from his high school yearbook.

Vehemently anti-Trump author Ann Coulter isn’t a fan:

You lose again, 3-D Trumpsters! @realDonaldTrump considering Rick Perry and Ken Cuccinelli, total 100% open borders Republicans. Not a lying conman at all.

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The thing is, does Perry even want the new gig if nominated?

From The Hill:

President Donald Trump’s Energy Secretary Rick Perry says he’s not interested in replacing ousted Homeland Security chief Kirstjen Nielsen.

Perry, an Air Force veteran who was Texas’s longest-serving governor, has been previously considered to lead DHS, as well as other agencies such as Veterans Affairs.

Perry noted, “I’m happy where I am and the president is happy where I am.

More on Neilsen, via CBS News:

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen abruptly resigned Sunday, as the president continues to fume over continued illegal border crossings. CBS News first reported Nielsen’s impending departure, which Mr. Trump confirmed in a tweet after a 5 p.m. meeting with Nielsen at the White House.

Trump commented and announced her acting replacement:

Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen will be leaving her position, and I would like to thank her for her service….

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1115011884154064896?%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1115011884154064896&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Ftherightscoop.com%2Fbreaking-nielsen-is-resigning%2F

….I am pleased to announce that Kevin McAleenan, the current U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, will become Acting Secretary for @DHSgov. I have confidence that Kevin will do a great job!

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1115011885303312386?%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1115011885303312386&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Ftherightscoop.com%2Fbreaking-nielsen-is-resigning%2F

Due to the overwhelming number of migrants attempting to cross into America from the southern border, the Department of Homeland Security is taking action.

They are sending 750 additional agents to the border.

Maybe this will open up some Democrat eyes.

Then again, no, no it won’t.

Here’s the DHS press release:

Today, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen M. Nielsen issued a memorandum to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Kevin McAleenan outlining new steps the agency must take to combat the growing security and humanitarian crisis at the southern border.

“The crisis at our border is worsening, and DHS will do everything in its power to end it,” said Secretary Nielsen. “We will not stand idly by while Congress fails to act yet again, so all options are on the table. We will immediately redeploy hundreds of CBP personnel to the border to respond to this emergency. We will urgently pursue additional reinforcements from within DHS and the interagency. And we will require those seeking to enter the United States to wait in Mexico until an immigration court as reviewed their claims.”

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John Salvatore has been a Writer and Editor of multiple political blogs since early 2015. He earned his Master’s degree in Public Administration upon completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. A diehard Los Angeles Dodgers fan, John can be reached at [email protected].




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