Rick Perry

By Steve Neavling
ticklethewire.com

The Trump administration is considering replacing John Kelly at Homeland Security with Energy Secretary Rick Perry.

Three people family with the deliberations told Bloomberg that Perry is among an unknown number of potential candidates for the position, which was abandoned by Kelly when he became the White House chief of staff Monday. 

What unclear is whether Perry wants the job.

“Secretary Perry is focused on the important mission of the Department of Energy. He’s honored to be mentioned, but he loves what he’s doing,” said Robert Haus, director of public affairs at the department.

Some of Trump’s administration favor Rep. Michael McCaul, a Texas Republican, for the job.

Perry, 67, has a lot of experience with border issues during his nearly 15 years as governor of Texas, but questions have been raised about whether he and the president agree on immigration policies.

Other Stories of Interest

• GSA, FBI Agree to Provide ‘Workable Solution’ for Future HQ Project
• Democratic Poll: Trump Supporters Don’t Want Mueller Fired
• Will Justice Department Investigate Treasury Secretary for Allegedly Lying Under Oath
• Homeland Security Cannot Prove Need for Trump’s Promised Officer Surge
• TSA Wants Your Best Passenger Screening Algorithms