Trump Says Decision On Nielsen’s Fate Coming ‘Shortly’

on June 20, 2018 in Washington, DC.
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 20: Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen (L) listens as U.S. President Donald Trump answers questions after signing an executive order that will end the practice of separa... WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 20: Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen (L) listens as U.S. President Donald Trump answers questions after signing an executive order that will end the practice of separating family members who are apprehended while illegally entering the United States on June 20, 2018 in Washington, DC. The order would detain parents and children together. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) MORE LESS
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President Donald Trump will make a decision on Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen’s future “shortly.”

During an interview with the Daily Caller, Trump said he expects to make “changes on various things,” but said he hadn’t decided anything yet. When asked specifically after Nielsen and his Chief of Staff John Kelly, Trump said it was common for there to be changeover in an administration following the midterm elections.

“We’re looking at a lot of options,” he told the Daily Caller. “A lot of people want to come in, a lot of politicians who have had very successful careers want to come in.”

Reports have swirled about Nielsen’s fate within the administration for the past two days. Trump is reportedly ready to oust his DHS secretary as early as this week.

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  1. “We’re looking at a lot of options,” he told the Daily Caller.

    I understand Trump’s already decided on Jeffrey Clark, Jr.

  2. You can’t govern by reality tv character arcs and phony suspense. Why the build up?

  3. “A lot of people want to come in, a lot of politicians who have had very successful careers want to come in.”

    Always Be Closing. Those steak knives are yours.

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