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Former Congressman Mike Rogers is reportedly in the mix to replace Christopher Wray as Donald Trump’s pick for FBI Director, should the current head of the bureau be given the boot. Rogers, who once chaired the House Intelligence Committee, has built quite a unique resume since leaving Congress in 2015. This includes hosting a show on CNN, which is like drinking from the liberal firehose for anyone claiming to be a conservative. The show, entitled “Declassified,” was a prime example of how some in the GOP can’t resist cozying up to the very media that attacks them.
Despite his previous dalliance with the media world, Rogers has made forays into the realm of serious Republican politics, running for Senate in 2024, only to lose a tight race to Democrat Elissa Slotkin. He may have received Trump’s endorsement and attended rallies, but his history raises eyebrows. His affiliation with Russiagate accusations didn’t just keep him busy; it also made him quite a few friends in the intelligence community eager to keep that narrative alive. One can’t help but wonder if he’s more about maintaining the swamp than draining it.
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As if this saga weren’t convoluted enough, during the height of the Russiagate hysteria back in 2017, Rogers endorsed the establishment-heavy “Alliance for Securing Democracy.” This was a group that ostensibly sought to address alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election, spearheaded by none other than former Hillary Clinton advisor Laura Rosenberger. Among its notable members were anti-Trumpers like Bill Kristol and Jake Sullivan, who have made careers out of cultivating foreign policy disasters. This hardly looks like the team one would expect from a staunch conservative ally.
The German Marshall Fund, which funded the Alliance, is no bastion of right-leaning thought. It’s backed by deep-pocketed leftists like George Soros. That’s right, the same guy who seems to have a personal vendetta against everything resembling a traditional value in America. Rogers’ role in supporting their initiatives, including the now-infamous Hamilton 68 Dashboard meant to “track Russian influence,” has come under serious fire, especially after reports emerged labeling it a “scam” designed to smear right-leaning voices as Russian bots. If anything smells fishier than a leftist fundraiser at a coastal eatery, it’s the idea that Rogers could head an institution notorious for politicizing intelligence.
To cap it all off, Rogers has openly expressed a need for reform concerning the Patriot Act and FISA, highlighting how politicized they have become. But is it genuine concern, or simply damage control for his past votes in favor of these surveillance programs? This is the same individual who aligned himself with figures like James Clapper, who notoriously peddled misinformation about the Hunter Biden laptop and had a hand in fueling the Steele dossier debacle. The public may wonder if this is really the guy who should be in charge of policing our national security — especially given the overwhelming evidence that the FBI has operated more as a political tool than as a law enforcement agency.
In sum, while Rogers may present himself as a reformed character ready to tackle the intelligence community’s issues, a deeper look into his political history reveals a confusing tapestry woven with Democratic narratives, establishment cynicism, and a piquant aroma of swamp politics. As the establishment GOP rallies around him, traditional conservatives might want to hold their horses before throwing their support behind someone whose loyalties are still very much in question.
