Trump Is Considering Perry for Homeland Security Chief
- Energy Secretary among names discussed for Kelly replacement
- Perry’s views on immigration don’t align with those of Trump
What John Kelly Brings to Crisis-Ridden White House
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Energy Secretary Rick Perry is among the candidates being considered to replace John Kelly at the Department of Homeland Security, according to three people familiar with the deliberations.
Kelly became White House chief of staff on Monday, and President Donald Trump has not made a decision about who should succeed him as Homeland Security secretary. White House officials are considering others for the position, the people said. They asked not to be identified discussing a personnel matter.