POLITICO lists Rep. Dave Reichert (R-Auburn) as a possible replacement for fired FBI Director James Comey.
"Another name bouncing around for FBI director, from a smart Republican: Washington State Rep.," reads an afternoon briefing list from POLITICO. "Also being chattered about: Chris Christie, Kelly Ayotte, former Michigan Rep. Mike Rogers."
Reichert has been in Congress for 13 years, and he is known for being sheriff of King County during the search for the Green River Killer Gary Ridgway.
KIRO 7 News reached out to Reichert’s office.
"We have not been contacted. However, the Congressman has always considered every opportunity to serve our country," a spokeswoman said.
President Donald Trump abruptly
, dramatically ousting the nation's top law enforcement official in the midst of an FBI investigation into whether Trump's campaign had ties to Russia's meddling in the election that sent him to the White House. Some people allege Russia’s meddling helped Trump win the presidency.
In a letter to Comey, Trump said the firing was necessary to restore "public trust and confidence" in the FBI.
Comey has come under intense scrutiny in recent months for his public comments on an investigation into Democrat Hillary Clinton's email practices, including a pair of letters he sent to Congress on the matter in the closing days of last year's campaign.
Andrew McCabe is now acting FBI Director as the administration works to permanently fill the role.
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