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Who should Trump select to replace Mike Flynn as the National Security Advisor? (Vanity)
NA | 14 Feb 2013 | meh

Posted on 02/14/2017 8:43:43 AM PST by amorphous

One individual who should be at the top of Trump's list as a replacement for Mike Flynn, is former Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin, currently Executive Vice President at Family Research Council.

Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin on Fox News:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCbkaxC-Hj8

Wikipedia:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCbkaxC-Hj8


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KEYWORDS: first100days; flynn; nsa; nsc; trump; trump45
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To: amorphous

http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/02/14/white-house-names-possible-shortlist-for-flynn-replacement/


61 posted on 02/14/2017 10:27:22 AM PST by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
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To: silverleaf

In January 2014, the Obama Administration announced Rogers’ nomination as director of the National Security Agency and the commander of the US offensive cyberoperations unit in the Department of Defense. Rogers succeeded General Keith B. Alexander, who served as the NSA director for nine years,[8][9][10] and became the first IWC officer to achieve the rank of admiral. Although the NSA directorship does not require Senate approval, Rogers had to be confirmed by the Senate to head United States Cyber Command,[11] for which the Senate unanimously confirmed him.

In his first public remarks as NSA director, Rogers stated that he believed that NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden was “probably not” working for a foreign intelligence agency, despite frequent speculation and assertion by the NSA’s allies to the contrary. Rogers added: “He clearly believes in what he’s doing. I question that; I don’t agree with it. I fundamentally disagree with what he did. I believe it was wrong; I believe it was illegal.”[12]

The Washington Post reported on 19 November 2016 that Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter and Director of National Intelligence (DNI) James R. Clapper Jr. had recommended to President Obama that Rogers be terminated as director of the National Security Agency. Carter reportedly recommended he be terminated due to poor performance, whereas Clapper considered it wise that the position be held by a civilian. Both Clapper and Carter had put Rogers on notice for poor performance in internal security and for a poor leadership style. His termination was reportedly delayed due to stalled changes to the bureaucratic structure of the intelligence community. Later, Rogers reportedly met with President-elect Donald Trump without notifying his supervisors in what is an unprecedented action for a military officer. Trump was reportedly considering replacing Clapper with Rogers as DNI, however he chose former Senator Dan Coats instead.[13]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_S._Rogers


62 posted on 02/14/2017 10:29:40 AM PST by amorphous
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To: smokingfrog

From your link:’

Here’s a look at the top named contenders for the post, which does not require Senate confirmation:

RETIRED LT. GEN. KEITH KELLOGG

Kellogg had previously been appointed the National Security Council chief of staff and, along with Flynn, advised Trump on national security and foreign policy issues during the campaign. He had been considered for national security adviser before the post went to Flynn.

Kellogg was chief operating officer of the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq, the interim governing body following the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003. He previously worked as executive vice president of research and technology for Virginia-based information technology firm CACI International, which works as a contractor for defense, intelligence and homeland security agencies.

DAVID PETRAEUS

The most audacious choice would likely be former CIA director David Petraeus. Petraeus, a retired four star general, was bounced from his position atop the intelligence agency in 2012 after he it was revealed that he passed on classified information to his biographer, who had also become his mistress.

But Trump during the campaign spoke sympathetically about Petraeus’ plight despite his frequent criticisms of his Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton for mishandling classified materials. Petraeus was briefly under consideration to become secretary of State before Trump picked Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson.

RETIRED VICE ADMIRAL ROBERT HARWARD

Robert Harward, a Navy Seal, served as Deputy Commander of the United States Central Command when it was under the command of General James Mattis, who is now secretary of Defense. He served on the National Security Council for President George W. Bush and commissioned the National Counter Terrorism Center.

Upon retirement in 2013 after a nearly 40-year career in the Navy, Harward took a post as a chief executive officer for defense and aerospace giant Lockheed Martin in the United Arab Emirates. Trump has recently been in very public negotiations with Lockheed over the cost of its F-35 fighter jet program.


63 posted on 02/14/2017 10:31:21 AM PST by amorphous
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To: amorphous

Petraeus already fell for the Honey Pot.

Already compromised.


64 posted on 02/14/2017 11:20:37 AM PST by Proyecto Anonimo
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To: Proyecto Anonimo
Yup, I can't believe he's in the top three for consideration. The deep state must want him in the position pretty badly.

Imagine the worst circumstances inside our government and it's probably worse than that even.

65 posted on 02/14/2017 11:51:04 AM PST by amorphous
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To: montag813

Yes... Allen West


66 posted on 02/14/2017 12:34:19 PM PST by Java4Jay (The evils of government are directly proportional to the tolerance of the people.)
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To: wiseprince

My pick is “Harward” - Navy Seal; worked with Mattis; that makes him the perfect choice.

They both know how to kick butt and take names.


67 posted on 02/14/2017 1:22:10 PM PST by CyberAnt (Peace Through Strength)
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