Saturday, May 13, 2017

A New FBI Director Next Week?



FOX News: Trump says new FBI director 'possible' by Friday, candidates 'vetted over their lifetime'

President Trump said Saturday that he could name a new FBI director by next week, as four or more candidates are being interviewed at Justice Department headquarters in Washington, D.C.

"I think the process is going to move quickly,” Trump said while aboard Air Force One to give a college commencement speech. “Almost all of (the candidates) are very well-known. They've been vetted over their lifetime, essentially. But very well known, highly respected, really talented people and that's what we want for the FBI."

Trump on Tuesday fired FBI Director James Comey.

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More News On Who May Be The Next FBI Director

Trump pledges to move quickly to name new FBI director -- Reuters
Trump say it’s possible he could pick FBI head by next week -- AP
FBI chief sacking: Comey replacement could be appointed 'next week' -- BBC
The 11 candidates Trump is considering for FBI director -- FOX News/AP
A Look at the Candidates Trump Is Considering to Head the F.B.I. -- NYT
Four candidates on shortlist for new FBI director as acrimony builds over James Comey's sacking -- The Independent
FBI director job: the four people being interviewed on Saturday -- The Guardian

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